Estimated malaria incidence in Brazil
Brazil: Estimated malaria incidence was 3.75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.75
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
55th
of 108 countries
All-time high
21.54
in 2000
All-time low
3.2
in 2016
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated malaria incidence in Brazil, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated malaria incidence in Brazil stood at 3.75.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in Brazil peaked at 21.54 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 2016.
That places Brazil 55th out of 108 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated malaria incidence in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.54 | — |
| 2001 | 13.05 | -39.4% |
| 2002 | 11.24 | -13.9% |
| 2003 | 12.7 | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 13.93 | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 17.56 | +26.0% |
| 2006 | 15.42 | -12.2% |
| 2007 | 13.96 | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 8.69 | -37.8% |
| 2009 | 8.43 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 9.92 | +17.6% |
| 2011 | 7.16 | -27.8% |
| 2012 | 6.46 | -9.9% |
| 2013 | 4.91 | -24.0% |
| 2014 | 3.61 | -26.4% |
| 2015 | 4.02 | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 3.2 | -20.4% |
| 2017 | 5.32 | +66.1% |
| 2018 | 5.23 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 4.24 | -18.9% |
| 2020 | 3.95 | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 3.47 | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 3.21 | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 3.81 | +18.7% |
| 2024 | 3.75 | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.65 | 8.43 | 21.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.41 | 3.2 | 9.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.64 | 3.21 | 3.95 | 5 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,476 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -1.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.095 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.0989 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in Brazil?
- Estimated malaria incidence in Brazil was 3.75 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 21.54 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2016.
- How does Brazil rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- Brazil ranks 55th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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