Estimated malaria incidence in South-East Asia (WHO region)
South-East Asia (WHO region): Estimated malaria incidence was 1.87 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.87
Change on year
up 1.0%
Rank
6th
of 7 groups
All-time high
22.14
in 2005
All-time low
1.73
in 2022
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated malaria incidence in South-East Asia (WHO region), 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated malaria incidence in South-East Asia (WHO region) is 1.87, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 70.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in South-East Asia (WHO region) peaked at 22.14 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.73, in 2022.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated malaria incidence in South-East Asia (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.88 | — |
| 2001 | 21.61 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 19.61 | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 20.16 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 21.61 | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 22.14 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 16.32 | -26.3% |
| 2007 | 15.07 | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 14.97 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 14.18 | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 13.48 | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 10.9 | -19.1% |
| 2012 | 8.94 | -18.0% |
| 2013 | 6.33 | -29.2% |
| 2014 | 6.24 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 6.22 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 5.98 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 4.4 | -26.5% |
| 2018 | 3.28 | -25.4% |
| 2019 | 2.71 | -17.3% |
| 2020 | 2.41 | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 2.53 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 1.73 | -31.8% |
| 2023 | 1.85 | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 1.87 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.75 | 14.18 | 22.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.85 | 2.71 | 13.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.08 | 1.73 | 2.53 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South-East Asia (WHO region)
- 3 Mali 346.22 compare
- 4 Central African Republic 343.84 compare
- 5 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 321.89 compare
- 6 Burundi 314.9 compare
- 7 Niger 305.14 compare
- 8 Mozambique 295.1 compare
- 9 Malawi 294.53 compare
More health data for South-East Asia (WHO region)
- Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 19,075 (2025)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3,416 (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 164 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2,449 (2025)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 84 (2025)
- Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate -4.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate -4.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate -4.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate -30.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate -67.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Estimated malaria incidence in South-East Asia (WHO region) was 1.87 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 22.14 in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.73 in 2022.
- How does South-East Asia (WHO region) rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 6th out of 7 groups with data for 2024.
- Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South-East Asia (WHO region) 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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