Afghanistan—Malaria Deaths (estimated)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #45 of 108Updated April 2026
Latest Value
270
2024
YoY Change
+33.7%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#45
of 108 countries
Maximum
1,133
2002
Minimum
91
2021
CAGR
-5.2%
25 years
Last
270
Previous
202
Highest
1,133
Lowest
91
Unit
Number
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Afghanistan's malaria deaths (estimated) was 270 in 2024, ranking #45 out of 108 countries. This represents a +33.7% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 1,133 (2002) and the lowest was 91 (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 270 | +33.7% |
| 2023 | 202 | +54.2% |
| 2022 | 131 | +44.0% |
| 2021 | 91 | -17.3% |
| 2020 | 110 | -35.3% |
| 2019 | 170 | -41.8% |
| 2018 | 292 | -22.8% |
| 2017 | 378 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 351 | +101.7% |
| 2015 | 174 | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 152 | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 129 | +40.2% |
| 2012 | 92 | -52.1% |
| 2011 | 192 | +16.4% |
| 2010 | 165 | +18.7% |
| 2009 | 139 | -29.8% |
| 2008 | 198 | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 236 | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 222 | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 259 | -26.0% |
| 2004 | 350 | -56.1% |
| 2003 | 798 | -29.6% |
| 2002 | 1,133 | +17.4% |
| 2001 | 965 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 965 |
Top Countries — Malaria Deaths (estimated)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 184,933 | 2024 |
| 2 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 67,676 | 2024 |
| 3 | Niger | 35,478 | 2024 |
| 4 | Tanzania | 26,062 | 2024 |
| 5 | Ethiopia | 22,360 | 2024 |
| 6 | Madagascar | 20,903 | 2024 |
| 7 | Mozambique | 17,946 | 2024 |
| 8 | Angola | 16,385 | 2024 |
| 9 | Uganda | 16,204 | 2024 |
| 10 | Burkina Faso | 16,184 | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Malaria Deaths (estimated) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Number