Estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil
Brazil: Estimated number of malaria cases was 161,548 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil, 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 Brazil stood at 161,548 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil peaked at 760,760 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 132,022 Cases, in 2016.
Brazil ranks 47th 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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 760,760 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 467,114 Cases | -38.6% |
| 2002 | 407,200 Cases | -12.8% |
| 2003 | 465,651 Cases | +14.4% |
| 2004 | 516,739 Cases | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 658,276 Cases | +27.4% |
| 2006 | 584,183 Cases | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 534,516 Cases | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 335,694 Cases | -37.2% |
| 2009 | 328,858 Cases | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 390,024 Cases | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 284,024 Cases | -27.2% |
| 2012 | 258,095 Cases | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 197,679 Cases | -23.4% |
| 2014 | 146,599 Cases | -25.8% |
| 2015 | 164,589 Cases | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 132,022 Cases | -19.8% |
| 2017 | 220,913 Cases | +67.3% |
| 2018 | 218,813 Cases | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 178,650 Cases | -18.4% |
| 2020 | 167,113 Cases | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 147,804 Cases | -11.6% |
| 2022 | 137,150 Cases | -7.2% |
| 2023 | 163,461 Cases | +19.2% |
| 2024 | 161,548 Cases | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 505,899 Cases | 328,858 Cases | 760,760 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 219,141 Cases | 132,022 Cases | 390,024 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 155,415 Cases | 137,150 Cases | 167,113 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Brazil was 161,548 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 760,760 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 132,022 Cases in 2016.
- How does Brazil rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Brazil ranks 47th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.