Estimated number of malaria cases in Bolivia
Bolivia: Estimated number of malaria cases was 21,560 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Bolivia, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Bolivia is 21,560 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 54.7% on the previous year and up 96.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Bolivia peaked at 45,647 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6,195 Cases, in 2017.
That places Bolivia 56th 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 Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 45,647 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 22,330 Cases | -51.1% |
| 2002 | 19,768 Cases | -11.5% |
| 2003 | 27,568 Cases | +39.5% |
| 2004 | 20,206 Cases | -26.7% |
| 2005 | 27,296 Cases | +35.1% |
| 2006 | 25,742 Cases | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 19,799 Cases | -23.1% |
| 2008 | 13,210 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 13,344 Cases | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 18,659 Cases | +39.8% |
| 2011 | 9,680 Cases | -48.1% |
| 2012 | 10,048 Cases | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 10,906 Cases | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 10,994 Cases | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 9,315 Cases | -15.3% |
| 2016 | 7,510 Cases | -19.4% |
| 2017 | 6,195 Cases | -17.5% |
| 2018 | 7,239 Cases | +16.9% |
| 2019 | 12,654 Cases | +74.8% |
| 2020 | 16,506 Cases | +30.4% |
| 2021 | 13,476 Cases | -18.4% |
| 2022 | 13,987 Cases | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 13,940 Cases | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 21,560 Cases | +54.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23,491 Cases | 13,210 Cases | 45,647 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,320 Cases | 6,195 Cases | 18,659 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,894 Cases | 13,476 Cases | 21,560 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Bolivia?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Bolivia was 21,560 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 Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 45,647 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,195 Cases in 2017.
- How does Bolivia rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Bolivia ranks 56th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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.