Estimated number of malaria cases in Panama
Panama: Estimated number of malaria cases was 10,600 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Panama, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Panama is 10,600, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and up 954.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Panama peaked at 10,600 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 372, in 2011.
That places Panama 59th 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,091 | — |
| 2001 | 977 | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 2,363 | +141.9% |
| 2003 | 4,739 | +100.6% |
| 2004 | 5,365 | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 3,861 | -28.0% |
| 2006 | 1,751 | -54.6% |
| 2007 | 1,349 | -23.0% |
| 2008 | 783 | -42.0% |
| 2009 | 819 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 440 | -46.3% |
| 2011 | 372 | -15.5% |
| 2012 | 888 | +138.7% |
| 2013 | 740 | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 1,005 | +35.8% |
| 2015 | 575 | -42.8% |
| 2016 | 809 | +40.7% |
| 2017 | 801 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 789 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 1,850 | +134.5% |
| 2020 | 2,051 | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 4,165 | +103.1% |
| 2022 | 4,746 | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 9,485 | +99.9% |
| 2024 | 10,600 | +11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,310 | 783 | 5,365 | 10 |
| 2010s | 826.9 | 372 | 1,850 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,209 | 2,051 | 10,600 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 56 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 21,560 compare
- 57 Namibia 17,315 compare
- 58 Bangladesh 16,096 compare
- 60 Thailand 7,878 compare
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 compare
- 62 Nicaragua 6,352 compare
More health data for Panama
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5994 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,074 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 101 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate 1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.3306 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate 1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.6582 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Panama?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Panama was 10,600 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 10,600 in 2024.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 372 in 2011.
- How does Panama rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Panama ranks 59th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 954.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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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