Estimated number of malaria cases in South-East Asia (WHO region)
South-East Asia (WHO region): Estimated number of malaria cases was 2.74 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.74 million
Change on year
up 1.9%
Rank
6th
of 13 groups
All-time high
25.93 million
in 2005
All-time low
2.48 million
in 2022
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated number of malaria cases in South-East Asia (WHO region), 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated number of malaria cases in South-East Asia (WHO region) stood at 2.74 million.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and down 66.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in South-East Asia (WHO region) peaked at 25.93 million in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.48 million, in 2022.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated number of malaria cases in South-East Asia (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.55 million | — |
| 2001 | 23.68 million | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 21.88 million | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 22.87 million | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 24.92 million | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 25.93 million | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 19.41 million | -25.2% |
| 2007 | 18.19 million | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 18.32 million | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 17.60 million | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 16.96 million | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 13.91 million | -18.0% |
| 2012 | 11.55 million | -16.9% |
| 2013 | 8.29 million | -28.3% |
| 2014 | 8.27 million | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8.33 million | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 8.11 million | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 6.03 million | -25.7% |
| 2018 | 4.54 million | -24.6% |
| 2019 | 3.80 million | -16.5% |
| 2020 | 3.41 million | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 3.60 million | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 2.48 million | -31.2% |
| 2023 | 2.69 million | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 2.74 million | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.63 million | 17.60 million | 25.93 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.98 million | 3.80 million | 16.96 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.98 million | 2.48 million | 3.60 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South-East Asia (WHO region)
- 3 Uganda 13.22 million compare
- 4 Ethiopia 12.44 million compare
- 5 Mozambique 10.22 million compare
- 6 Angola 9.81 million compare
- 7 Tanzania, United Republic of 9.37 million compare
- 8 Côte d'Ivoire 8.56 million compare
- 9 Mali 8.47 million compare
More health data for South-East Asia (WHO region)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2,449 (2025)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 84 (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 164 (2025)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3,416 (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 19,075 (2025)
- Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate -4.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate -4.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate -4.21 % 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 number of malaria cases in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in South-East Asia (WHO region) was 2.74 million in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 25.93 million in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.48 million in 2022.
- How does South-East Asia (WHO region) rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 6th out of 13 groups with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.9%. 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 number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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