Estimated number of malaria cases in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Estimated number of malaria cases was 538 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 538, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 52.8% on the previous year and down 99.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 89,755 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 538, in 2024.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 71st of 108 countries on this measure, 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 89,755 | — |
| 2001 | 62,084 | -30.8% |
| 2002 | 50,404 | -18.8% |
| 2003 | 45,710 | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 40,333 | -11.8% |
| 2005 | 35,002 | -13.2% |
| 2006 | 48,965 | +39.9% |
| 2007 | 45,688 | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 41,446 | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 47,466 | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 43,766 | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 30,366 | -30.6% |
| 2012 | 79,939 | +163.3% |
| 2013 | 68,570 | -14.2% |
| 2014 | 87,770 | +28.0% |
| 2015 | 62,489 | -28.8% |
| 2016 | 26,862 | -57.0% |
| 2017 | 14,609 | -45.6% |
| 2018 | 15,654 | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 10,541 | -32.7% |
| 2020 | 5,674 | -46.2% |
| 2021 | 6,403 | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 3,713 | -42.0% |
| 2023 | 1,141 | -69.3% |
| 2024 | 538 | -52.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50,685 | 35,002 | 89,755 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,057 | 10,541 | 87,770 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,494 | 538 | 6,403 | 5 |
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- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 0.0948 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1462 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 0.1538 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1522 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 538 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 89,755 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 538 in 2024.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 71st out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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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