Objective To explore the epidemic trend of malaria in Jinan City so as to provide the evidence for improving the prevention and control of malaria. Methods The surveillance and annual report data of malaria were collected and analyzed epidemiologically in Jinan City from 1989 to 2013. Results The prevalence of malaria was low in Jinan City from 1989 to 2013. Totally 179 cases of malaria were reported and 14 cases 7.82% were locally infected and 165 cases 92.18% were imported. Conclusion Most malaria cases were imported since the disease was basically eliminated in Jinan City. The overseas workers from high prevalence areas of malaria should be well managed.