Malaria cases reported in Colombia
Colombia: Malaria cases reported was 127,163 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Malaria cases reported in Colombia, 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
In 2024, malaria cases reported in Colombia stood at 127,163.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.3% on the previous year and up 211.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Colombia peaked at 231,233 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 40,768, in 2014.
Colombia ranks 40th of 107 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 142,934 | 79,230 | 231,233 | 10 |
| 2010s | 66,711 | 40,768 | 117,650 | 10 |
| 2020s | 92,010 | 72,697 | 127,163 | 5 |
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More health data for Colombia
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,505 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 698 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 101 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 101 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 453,199 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 447,234 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 446,682 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 439,167 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 441,652 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 432,518 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Colombia?
- Malaria cases reported in Colombia was 127,163 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 231,233 in 2001.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,768 in 2014.
- How does Colombia rank for malaria cases reported?
- Colombia ranks 40th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Colombia 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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About this data
Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).