Estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines
Philippines: Estimated number of malaria cases was 23,742 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 23,742 Cases, 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 Cases in 2007 and was at its lowest, 8,160 Cases, in 2022.
That places Philippines 55th 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79,974 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 56,147 Cases | -29.8% |
| 2002 | 70,585 Cases | +25.7% |
| 2003 | 100,493 Cases | +42.4% |
| 2004 | 91,225 Cases | -9.2% |
| 2005 | 83,163 Cases | -8.8% |
| 2006 | 102,993 Cases | +23.8% |
| 2007 | 112,751 Cases | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 74,621 Cases | -33.8% |
| 2009 | 58,824 Cases | -21.2% |
| 2010 | 53,512 Cases | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 23,918 Cases | -55.3% |
| 2012 | 19,171 Cases | -19.8% |
| 2013 | 17,518 Cases | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 14,318 Cases | -18.3% |
| 2015 | 27,904 Cases | +94.9% |
| 2016 | 17,308 Cases | -38.0% |
| 2017 | 16,586 Cases | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 10,900 Cases | -34.3% |
| 2019 | 13,536 Cases | +24.2% |
| 2020 | 15,088 Cases | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 10,606 Cases | -29.7% |
| 2022 | 8,160 Cases | -23.1% |
| 2023 | 15,505 Cases | +90.0% |
| 2024 | 23,742 Cases | +53.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83,078 Cases | 56,147 Cases | 112,751 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,467 Cases | 10,900 Cases | 53,512 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,620 Cases | 8,160 Cases | 23,742 Cases | 5 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,456 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 7,006 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate 1.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.3362 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.6714 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Philippines was 23,742 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 112,751 Cases in 2007.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,160 Cases in 2022.
- How does Philippines rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Philippines ranks 55th out of 108 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 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.