{"id":1205114,"name":"Incidence of malaria (per 1,000 population at risk)","unit":"per 1,000 population at risk","createdAt":"2026-03-01T08:24:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-12T18:50:20.000Z","coverage":"","timespan":"2000-2024","datasetId":7396,"columnOrder":0,"shortName":"sh_mlr_incd_p3","catalogPath":"grapher/worldbank_wdi/2026-02-27/wdi/wdi#sh_mlr_incd_p3","descriptionFromProducer":"Incidence of malaria is the number of new cases of malaria in a year per 1,000 population at risk.\n\n### Aggregation method:\nWeighted average\n\n### Statistical concept and methodology:\nMethodology: Confirmed malaria cases for countries and areas outside Africa, and for low-transmission countries and areas in Africa are adjusted for extent of health service use (treatment seeking), underreporting and lack of case confirmation (the likelihood that cases are parasite positive). In high transmission areas in which the quality of surveillance data does not permit a robust estimate from the number of reported cases, but good data on parasite prevalence is available, the number of cases can be estimated from parasite prevalence. The denominator is estimated, using official UN population and population at risk estimates for countries with sub-national endemicity.\n\nStatistical concept(s): Complete data on malaria cases reported through surveillance systems are the best source of data but are rarely available for large populations at high quality and accuracy. Reported data on malaria cases generally need to be adjusted for extent of health service use (treatment seeking), underreporting and lack of case confirmation (the likelihood that cases are parasite positive). WHO compiles data on reported confirmed cases of malaria and suspected cases tested with microscopy or RDT, submitted by national malaria control programmes. Underreporting is reported or estimated by countries. The extent of health service use (treatment seeking) data were obtained from nationally representative household surveys on health service use.\n\n### Development relevance:\nMalaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable. 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database, published by the World Bank, is a comprehensive collection of global development data, providing key economic, social, and environmental statistics. It includes over 1,500 indicators covering more than 200 countries and territories, with data spanning several decades.WDI serves as a vital resource for policymakers, researchers, businesses, and analysts seeking to understand global trends and make data-driven decisions. The database covers a wide range of topics, including economic growth, education, health, poverty, trade, energy, infrastructure, governance, and environmental sustainability.The indicators are sourced from reputable national and international agencies, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and comparable data. Users can access the database through interactive online tools, API services, and downloadable datasets, facilitating detailed analysis and visualization.WDI is also used for tracking progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other global development initiatives. By providing accessible and reliable statistics, it helps to inform policy discussions and strategies globally.Whether for academic research, policy planning, or economic analysis, the World Development Indicators database is an essential tool for understanding and addressing global development challenges.","producer":"World Health Organization (Global Health Observatory), via World Bank","citationFull":"Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics, World Health Organization (WHO), uri: http://apps.who.int/ghodata/. Indicator SH.MLR.INCD.P3 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.MLR.INCD.P3). World Development Indicators - World Bank (2026). 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