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: Our World in Data.
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.
That represents a change of 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.
Panama ranks 59th 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 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% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 10,600 is above the median for high income countries, which is 240, 44.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Panama's 10,600 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,608, 4.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
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 |
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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 Our World in Data.
- 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 109 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 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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