In 2023, Nigeria accounted for nearly 26 percent of all malaria cases worldwide, by far the highest share of any country. The Democratic Republic of the Congo had the second-highest share of malaria cases that year with 12.6 percent, followed by Uganda with 4.8 percent. Malaria is an infectious disease spread by female mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, vomiting, and headache and if left untreated the disease may lead to death. The region most impacted by malaria In 2023, there were a total of 263,000 cases of malaria worldwide. The region of Africa accounted for 246,000 of these cases, making it by far the region most impacted by this deadly disease. In comparison, Southeast Asia reported four thousand malaria cases in 2023, while the Americas had just 548. However, incidence rates of malaria have decreased around the world over the past couple decades. In Africa, the incidence rate of malaria decreased from 369 per 1,000 at risk in the year 2000 to 223 per 1,000 at risk in 2022. Worldwide, the incidence rate of malaria decreased from 79 to 60 per 1,000 at risk during this period. How many people die from malaria each year? Although rates of malaria have decreased around the world, hundreds of thousands of people still die from malaria each year, with the majority of these deaths in Africa. In 2023, around 597,000 people died from malaria worldwide, with 569,000 of these deaths occurring in Africa. However, death rates from malaria have decreased in Africa, with a rate of 62.5 per 100,000 at risk in the year 2015 compared to a rate of 52.4 per 100,000 at risk in 2023. In 2023, Nigeria accounted for around 31 percent of all malaria deaths, while 11 percent of such deaths were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In 2020, there were 602 cases of malaria reported in the United States. The U.S. has generally seen an increase in malaria cases over the past few decades. The graph shows the number of malaria cases in the United States from 1972 to 2020.

Malaria cases reported in Cameroon was reported at 2977754 cases in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Cameroon - Malaria cases reported - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

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Malaria cases reported in Mali was reported at 3360557 cases in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mali - Malaria cases reported - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Central African Republic CF: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data was reported at 305.540 Number in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 306.370 Number for 2022. Central African Republic CF: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data is updated yearly, averaging 387.165 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2023, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 451.060 Number in 2005 and a record low of 305.540 Number in 2023. Central African Republic CF: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Central African Republic – Table CF.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Incidence of malaria is the number of new cases of malaria in a year per 1,000 population at risk.;World Health Organization, World malaria report and Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.3.3[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

This layer contains the data of state level India Malaria (2015-2020) and contains information about Malaria cases in 2015, Malaria cases in 2016, Malaria deaths in 2016, Malaria cases in 2017 etc.About MalariaMalaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by parasites (Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malaria and Plasmodium ovale) that are transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.Symptoms of Malaria It includes fever and flu-like illness, including shaking chills, headache, muscle aches, and tiredness. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. Malaria may cause anemia and jaundice (yellow coloring of the skin and eyes) because of the loss of red blood cells. If not promptly treated, the infection can become severe and may cause kidney failure, seizures, mental confusion, coma, and death.Malaria in IndiaAccording to the World malaria report 2019, India represents 3% of the global malaria burden. Despite being the highest malaria burden country of the SEA region, India showed a reduction in reported malaria cases of 49% and deaths of 50.5% compared with 2017.India has a vision of a malaria free country by 2027 and elimination by 2030.The attributes are given below for this web map:Malaria Cases in 2015Malaria Cases in 2016Malaria Deaths in 2016Malaria Cases in 2017Malaria Deaths in 2017Malaria Cases in 2018Malaria Deaths in 2018Malaria Cases in 2019Malaria Deaths in 2019Malaria Cases in 2020Malaria Deaths in 2020This web layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.

Malaria cases reported in Djibouti was reported at 38944 cases in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Djibouti - Malaria cases reported - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The value of the global malaria vaccines market is expected to reach approximately 888 million U.S. dollars by 2028, up from around 394 million dollars in 2021. In Latin America and the Caribbean, Venezuela is the country with the highest number of malaria cases in 2021, followed by Brazil.

Data showing Malaria Mortality Rate, Incidence Rate, and Infection Prevalence.

Uzbekistan UZ: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data was reported at 0.000 Number in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.100 Number for 2010. Uzbekistan UZ: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data is updated yearly, averaging 2.200 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.600 Number in 2000 and a record low of 0.000 Number in 2015. Uzbekistan UZ: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Uzbekistan – Table UZ.World Bank: Health Statistics. Incidence of malaria is the number of new cases of malaria in a year per 1,000 population at risk.; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted Average;

BackgroundGlobal efforts over the years have resulted in a 27% reduction in malaria incidence and an estimated 51% reduction in malaria mortality since 2000. Meanwhile, COVID-19 pandemic disrupted provision and utilization of malaria services, leading to a surge in malaria incidence and mortality. Globally, 627000 malaria deaths were recorded in 2020, representing about 69000 more deaths compared to 2019. Also, 14 million more cases of malaria were recorded in 2020 compared to 2019. This study sought to determine whether excess malaria deaths were recorded in Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic era.MethodsThis was a descriptive study on routine malaria mortality data in Ghana for the period 2016 to 2021. Data was retrieved from the District Health Information Management System using a data extraction guide. Excess mortality was defined as occurrence of malaria deaths more than expected value for the period 2020 and 2021. The expected number of mortalities for 2020 and 2021 were determined using 2016 to 2019 average. Excess mortality (P-score) was estimated using the formula: [(reported mortalities–expected mortalities)/expected mortalities X 100%]. Data were summarized and processed in Microsoft excel version 16.0. Malaria mortality in Ghana and its regions was described using tables and line graphs.ResultsAn average of 535 malaria deaths per year were recorded nationwide from 2016 to 2020. About 50% (1603/3207) of deaths occurred in children aged less than five years. The p-scores for the country were -53% and -58% for 2020 and 2021 respectively. No region recorded excess all-age malaria mortality in 2020, rather significant reduction. Stratified by age, Greater Accra region reported 90% higher than expected deaths among persons aged five years and above in 2020 (p-score = 90%, 95% CI: 21–159). All regions reported reduction in under-five mortality in 2020. No significant excess malaria mortalities were reported among the regions in 2021.ConclusionAlthough negative p-scores suggested a decline in malaria mortalities nationwide, some regions recorded excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic era. There is a need to integrate COVID-19 control activities with malaria control and prevention efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on malaria case management and mortality.

Statistical table of the number of cases by region, age group, and gender since 2003 (Disease name: Malaria, Date type: Onset date, Case type: Confirmed cases, Source of infection: Local, Imported)

Malaria cases reported in Ghana was reported at 5693888 cases in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ghana - Malaria cases reported - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Malaria cases reported in Sudan was reported at 354412 cases in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sudan - Malaria cases reported - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Mexico MX: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data was reported at 0.270 Number in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.200 Number for 2016. Mexico MX: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data is updated yearly, averaging 0.270 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.430 Number in 2000 and a record low of 0.190 Number in 2015. Mexico MX: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Incidence of malaria is the number of new cases of malaria in a year per 1,000 population at risk.; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).; Weighted average;

Cameroon CM: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data was reported at 258.810 Number in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 262.960 Number for 2022. Cameroon CM: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data is updated yearly, averaging 274.040 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2023, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 436.300 Number in 2003 and a record low of 242.460 Number in 2019. Cameroon CM: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cameroon – Table CM.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Incidence of malaria is the number of new cases of malaria in a year per 1,000 population at risk.;World Health Organization, World malaria report and Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.3.3[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Malaria cases reported in Philippines was reported at 6248 cases in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Philippines - Malaria cases reported - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Syria SY: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data was reported at 0.000 Number in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Number for 2021. Syria SY: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Number from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2022, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Number in 2022 and a record low of 0.000 Number in 2022. Syria SY: Incidence of Malaria: per 1,000 Population at Risk data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Syrian Arab Republic – Table SY.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Incidence of malaria is the number of new cases of malaria in a year per 1,000 population at risk.;World Health Organization, World malaria report and Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/).;Weighted average;This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.3.3[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

BackgroundGlobal efforts over the years have resulted in a 27% reduction in malaria incidence and an estimated 51% reduction in malaria mortality since 2000. Meanwhile, COVID-19 pandemic disrupted provision and utilization of malaria services, leading to a surge in malaria incidence and mortality. Globally, 627000 malaria deaths were recorded in 2020, representing about 69000 more deaths compared to 2019. Also, 14 million more cases of malaria were recorded in 2020 compared to 2019. This study sought to determine whether excess malaria deaths were recorded in Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic era.MethodsThis was a descriptive study on routine malaria mortality data in Ghana for the period 2016 to 2021. Data was retrieved from the District Health Information Management System using a data extraction guide. Excess mortality was defined as occurrence of malaria deaths more than expected value for the period 2020 and 2021. The expected number of mortalities for 2020 and 2021 were determined using 2016 to 2019 average. Excess mortality (P-score) was estimated using the formula: [(reported mortalities–expected mortalities)/expected mortalities X 100%]. Data were summarized and processed in Microsoft excel version 16.0. Malaria mortality in Ghana and its regions was described using tables and line graphs.ResultsAn average of 535 malaria deaths per year were recorded nationwide from 2016 to 2020. About 50% (1603/3207) of deaths occurred in children aged less than five years. The p-scores for the country were -53% and -58% for 2020 and 2021 respectively. No region recorded excess all-age malaria mortality in 2020, rather significant reduction. Stratified by age, Greater Accra region reported 90% higher than expected deaths among persons aged five years and above in 2020 (p-score = 90%, 95% CI: 21–159). All regions reported reduction in under-five mortality in 2020. No significant excess malaria mortalities were reported among the regions in 2021.ConclusionAlthough negative p-scores suggested a decline in malaria mortalities nationwide, some regions recorded excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic era. There is a need to integrate COVID-19 control activities with malaria control and prevention efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on malaria case management and mortality.