Papua New Guinea—Malaria Incidence (per 1K at risk)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #28 of 108Updated April 2026
Latest Value
151.8
2024
YoY Change
+3.1%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#28
of 108 countries
Maximum
269.9
2004
Minimum
101.2
2015
CAGR
-2.3%
25 years
Last
151.8
Previous
147.2
Highest
269.9
Lowest
101.2
Unit
Per 1,000 at risk
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Papua New Guinea's malaria incidence (per 1k at risk) was 151.8 in 2024, ranking #28 out of 108 countries. This represents a +3.1% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 269.9 (2004) and the lowest was 101.2 (2015). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 151.8 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 147.2 | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 162.7 | +31.7% |
| 2021 | 123.6 | -17.5% |
| 2020 | 149.8 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 140.1 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 138.6 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 134 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 134.9 | +33.3% |
| 2015 | 101.2 | -46.6% |
| 2014 | 189.3 | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 171.1 | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 154.7 | +35.2% |
| 2011 | 114.4 | -19.1% |
| 2010 | 141.4 | -33.0% |
| 2009 | 211.1 | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 164.3 | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 179.7 | -18.2% |
| 2006 | 219.6 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 216.3 | -19.9% |
| 2004 | 269.9 | +24.0% |
| 2003 | 217.7 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 208.6 | -17.2% |
| 2001 | 252 | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 264.1 |
Top Countries — Malaria Incidence (per 1K at risk)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benin | 354.3 | 2024 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 353.5 | 2024 |
| 3 | Mali | 346.2 | 2024 |
| 4 | Central African Republic | 343.8 | 2024 |
| 5 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 321.9 | 2024 |
| 6 | Burundi | 314.9 | 2024 |
| 7 | Niger | 305.1 | 2024 |
| 8 | Mozambique | 295.1 | 2024 |
| 9 | Malawi | 294.5 | 2024 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 294.3 | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Malaria Incidence — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Per 1,000 at risk