Estimated number of malaria deaths in South-East Asia (WHO region)
South-East Asia (WHO region): Estimated number of malaria deaths was 3,869 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,869
Change on year
up 2.7%
Rank
5th
of 7 groups
All-time high
36,538
in 2000
All-time low
3,535
in 2022
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated number of malaria deaths in South-East Asia (WHO region), 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
South-East Asia (WHO region) recorded 3,869 for estimated number of malaria deaths in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and down 74.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria deaths in South-East Asia (WHO region) peaked at 36,538 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3,535, in 2022.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated number of malaria deaths in South-East Asia (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36,538 | — |
| 2001 | 35,146 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 32,882 | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 32,932 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 36,160 | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 36,340 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 28,422 | -21.8% |
| 2007 | 27,232 | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 28,299 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 28,071 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 27,107 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 21,915 | -19.2% |
| 2012 | 17,656 | -19.4% |
| 2013 | 12,848 | -27.2% |
| 2014 | 14,963 | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 15,241 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 14,633 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 10,522 | -28.1% |
| 2018 | 6,506 | -38.2% |
| 2019 | 5,280 | -18.8% |
| 2020 | 5,969 | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 6,008 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 3,535 | -41.2% |
| 2023 | 3,766 | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 3,869 | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32,202 | 27,232 | 36,538 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,667 | 5,280 | 27,107 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,629 | 3,535 | 6,008 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South-East Asia (WHO region)
- 2 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 67,676 compare
- 3 Niger 35,478 compare
- 4 Tanzania, United Republic of 26,062 compare
- 5 Ethiopia 22,360 compare
- 6 Madagascar 20,903 compare
- 7 Mozambique 17,946 compare
- 8 Angola 16,385 compare
More health data for South-East Asia (WHO region)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3,416 (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 164 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2,449 (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 19,075 (2025)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 84 (2025)
- Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate -4.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate -4.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate -4.64 % change on previous year (2024)
- Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate -30.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate -67.98 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria deaths in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Estimated number of malaria deaths in South-East Asia (WHO region) was 3,869 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria deaths recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 36,538 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria deaths recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,535 in 2022.
- How does South-East Asia (WHO region) rank for estimated number of malaria deaths?
- South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 5th out of 7 groups with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria deaths rising or falling in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South-East Asia (WHO region) data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimated number of malaria deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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