Malaria cases reported in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Malaria cases reported was 13,072 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Bangladesh, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 13,072 for malaria cases reported in 2024.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and down 77.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Bangladesh peaked at 84,690 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6,128, in 2020.
That places Bangladesh 56th out of 107 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.
Malaria cases reported in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 54,223 | — |
| 2001 | 54,216 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 62,269 | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 54,654 | -12.2% |
| 2004 | 58,894 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 48,121 | -18.3% |
| 2006 | 32,857 | -31.7% |
| 2007 | 59,857 | +82.2% |
| 2008 | 84,690 | +41.5% |
| 2009 | 63,873 | -24.6% |
| 2010 | 55,873 | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 51,773 | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 29,518 | -43.0% |
| 2013 | 26,891 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 57,480 | +113.8% |
| 2015 | 39,590 | -31.1% |
| 2016 | 27,628 | -30.2% |
| 2017 | 29,228 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 10,482 | -64.1% |
| 2019 | 17,219 | +64.3% |
| 2020 | 6,128 | -64.4% |
| 2021 | 7,288 | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 18,233 | +150.2% |
| 2023 | 16,548 | -9.2% |
| 2024 | 13,072 | -21.0% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 13,072 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,236, 24% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 13,072 is above the median for South Asia, which is 37, 353.3× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57,365 | 32,857 | 84,690 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,568 | 10,482 | 57,480 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,254 | 6,128 | 18,233 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More health data for Bangladesh
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,153 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,062 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 35 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8772 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0468 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.7714 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Bangladesh?
- Malaria cases reported in Bangladesh was 13,072 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
- What is the highest malaria cases reported recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 84,690 in 2008.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,128 in 2020.
- How does Bangladesh rank for malaria cases reported?
- Bangladesh ranks 56th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m, published as part of Malaria cases reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).