Estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil
Brazil: Estimated number of malaria cases was 161,548 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil is 161,548, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil peaked at 760,760 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 132,022, in 2016.
That places Brazil 47th 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 number of malaria cases in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 760,760 | — |
| 2001 | 467,114 | -38.6% |
| 2002 | 407,200 | -12.8% |
| 2003 | 465,651 | +14.4% |
| 2004 | 516,739 | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 658,276 | +27.4% |
| 2006 | 584,183 | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 534,516 | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 335,694 | -37.2% |
| 2009 | 328,858 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 390,024 | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 284,024 | -27.2% |
| 2012 | 258,095 | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 197,679 | -23.4% |
| 2014 | 146,599 | -25.8% |
| 2015 | 164,589 | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 132,022 | -19.8% |
| 2017 | 220,913 | +67.3% |
| 2018 | 218,813 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 178,650 | -18.4% |
| 2020 | 167,113 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 147,804 | -11.6% |
| 2022 | 137,150 | -7.2% |
| 2023 | 163,461 | +19.2% |
| 2024 | 161,548 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 505,899 | 328,858 | 760,760 | 10 |
| 2010s | 219,141 | 132,022 | 390,024 | 10 |
| 2020s | 155,415 | 137,150 | 167,113 | 5 |
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil was 161,548 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 760,760 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 132,022 in 2016.
- How does Brazil rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Brazil ranks 47th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. 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 number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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