Estimated number of malaria cases in Thailand
Thailand: Estimated number of malaria cases was 7,878 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Thailand, 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 Thailand is 7,878 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 14.1% on the previous year and down 80.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Thailand peaked at 78,561 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,426 Cases, in 2021.
Thailand ranks 60th 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 78,561 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 63,528 Cases | -19.1% |
| 2002 | 44,555 Cases | -29.9% |
| 2003 | 37,355 Cases | -16.2% |
| 2004 | 26,690 Cases | -28.6% |
| 2005 | 29,782 Cases | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 30,294 Cases | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 33,178 Cases | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 28,569 Cases | -13.9% |
| 2009 | 29,462 Cases | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 32,480 Cases | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 24,897 Cases | -23.3% |
| 2012 | 46,895 Cases | +88.4% |
| 2013 | 41,602 Cases | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 41,218 Cases | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 17,494 Cases | -57.6% |
| 2016 | 12,076 Cases | -31.0% |
| 2017 | 7,415 Cases | -38.6% |
| 2018 | 5,110 Cases | -31.1% |
| 2019 | 4,063 Cases | -20.5% |
| 2020 | 3,123 Cases | -23.1% |
| 2021 | 2,426 Cases | -22.3% |
| 2022 | 6,262 Cases | +158.1% |
| 2023 | 9,169 Cases | +46.4% |
| 2024 | 7,878 Cases | -14.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40,197 Cases | 26,690 Cases | 78,561 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,325 Cases | 4,063 Cases | 46,895 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,772 Cases | 2,426 Cases | 9,169 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 57 Namibia 17,315 Cases compare
- 58 Bangladesh 16,096 Cases compare
- 59 Panama 10,600 Cases compare
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 Cases compare
- 62 Nicaragua 6,352 Cases compare
- 63 North Korea 5,233 Cases compare
More health data for Thailand
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.6 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0316 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,582 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 677 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0699 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -2.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.0742 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Thailand?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Thailand was 7,878 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 78,561 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,426 Cases in 2021.
- How does Thailand rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Thailand ranks 60th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.