Estimated number of malaria cases in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Estimated number of malaria cases was 16,096 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Bangladesh, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated number of malaria cases in Bangladesh stood at 16,096 Cases.
The figure is down 21.0% on the previous year and down 75.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Bangladesh peaked at 126,937 Cases in 2007 and was at its lowest, 7,545 Cases, in 2020.
Bangladesh ranks 58th of 109 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 95,942 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 97,554 Cases | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 99,072 Cases | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 100,524 Cases | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 101,902 Cases | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 103,195 Cases | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 68,539 Cases | -33.6% |
| 2007 | 126,937 Cases | +85.2% |
| 2008 | 121,043 Cases | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 80,603 Cases | -33.4% |
| 2010 | 69,307 Cases | -14.0% |
| 2011 | 63,432 Cases | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 35,375 Cases | -44.2% |
| 2013 | 31,594 Cases | -10.7% |
| 2014 | 66,274 Cases | +109.8% |
| 2015 | 45,478 Cases | -31.4% |
| 2016 | 31,621 Cases | -30.5% |
| 2017 | 33,331 Cases | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 12,397 Cases | -62.8% |
| 2019 | 21,202 Cases | +71.0% |
| 2020 | 7,545 Cases | -64.4% |
| 2021 | 8,974 Cases | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 22,451 Cases | +150.2% |
| 2023 | 20,376 Cases | -9.2% |
| 2024 | 16,096 Cases | -21.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 99,531 Cases | 68,539 Cases | 126,937 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,001 Cases | 12,397 Cases | 69,307 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,088 Cases | 7,545 Cases | 22,451 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 55 Philippines 23,742 Cases compare
- 56 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 21,560 Cases compare
- 57 Namibia 17,315 Cases compare
- 59 Panama 10,600 Cases compare
- 60 Thailand 7,878 Cases compare
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 Cases compare
More health data for Bangladesh
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,153 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,062 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 3.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0149 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0157 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Bangladesh?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Bangladesh was 16,096 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 126,937 Cases in 2007.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,545 Cases in 2020.
- How does Bangladesh rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Bangladesh ranks 58th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The World Health Organization publishes estimates of the total number of malaria cases, based on confirmed and suspected cases submitted by national programs, and taking underreporting into account.