Estimated number of malaria cases in Panama
Panama: Estimated number of malaria cases was 10,600 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Panama, 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 Panama is 10,600 Cases, 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 Cases in 2024 and was at its lowest, 372 Cases, in 2011.
Panama ranks 59th 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,091 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 977 Cases | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 2,363 Cases | +141.9% |
| 2003 | 4,739 Cases | +100.6% |
| 2004 | 5,365 Cases | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 3,861 Cases | -28.0% |
| 2006 | 1,751 Cases | -54.6% |
| 2007 | 1,349 Cases | -23.0% |
| 2008 | 783 Cases | -42.0% |
| 2009 | 819 Cases | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 440 Cases | -46.3% |
| 2011 | 372 Cases | -15.5% |
| 2012 | 888 Cases | +138.7% |
| 2013 | 740 Cases | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 1,005 Cases | +35.8% |
| 2015 | 575 Cases | -42.8% |
| 2016 | 809 Cases | +40.7% |
| 2017 | 801 Cases | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 789 Cases | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 1,850 Cases | +134.5% |
| 2020 | 2,051 Cases | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 4,165 Cases | +103.1% |
| 2022 | 4,746 Cases | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 9,485 Cases | +99.9% |
| 2024 | 10,600 Cases | +11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,310 Cases | 783 Cases | 5,365 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 826.9 Cases | 372 Cases | 1,850 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,209 Cases | 2,051 Cases | 10,600 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 56 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 21,560 Cases compare
- 57 Namibia 17,315 Cases compare
- 58 Bangladesh 16,096 Cases compare
- 60 Thailand 7,878 Cases compare
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 Cases compare
- 62 Nicaragua 6,352 Cases compare
More health data for Panama
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5994 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,074 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 101 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -0.2678 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.2453 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3276 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Panama?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Panama was 10,600 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 10,600 Cases in 2024.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 372 Cases in 2011.
- How does Panama rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Panama ranks 59th out of 108 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 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.