Estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines
Philippines: Estimated number of malaria cases was 23,742 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines is 23,742, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 53.1% on the previous year and up 65.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines peaked at 112,751 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 8,160, in 2022.
That places Philippines 55th out of 109 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79,974 | — |
| 2001 | 56,147 | -29.8% |
| 2002 | 70,585 | +25.7% |
| 2003 | 100,493 | +42.4% |
| 2004 | 91,225 | -9.2% |
| 2005 | 83,163 | -8.8% |
| 2006 | 102,993 | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 112,751 | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 74,621 | -33.8% |
| 2009 | 58,824 | -21.2% |
| 2010 | 53,512 | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 23,918 | -55.3% |
| 2012 | 19,171 | -19.8% |
| 2013 | 17,518 | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 14,318 | -18.3% |
| 2015 | 27,904 | +94.9% |
| 2016 | 17,308 | -38.0% |
| 2017 | 16,586 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 10,900 | -34.3% |
| 2019 | 13,536 | +24.2% |
| 2020 | 15,088 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 10,606 | -29.7% |
| 2022 | 8,160 | -23.1% |
| 2023 | 15,505 | +90.0% |
| 2024 | 23,742 | +53.1% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 23,742 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19, 1249.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 23,742 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,014, 5.9× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83,078 | 56,147 | 112,751 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,467 | 10,900 | 53,512 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,620 | 8,160 | 23,742 | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.037 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines was 23,742 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 112,751 in 2007.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,160 in 2022.
- How does Philippines rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Philippines ranks 55th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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