Malaria cases reported in Myanmar
Myanmar: Malaria cases reported was 189,309 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar stood at 189,309.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.2% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Myanmar peaked at 481,204 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 56,414, in 2019.
That places Myanmar 36th 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 120,083 | — |
| 2001 | 170,502 | +42.0% |
| 2002 | 173,096 | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 177,530 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 152,070 | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 165,737 | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 203,071 | +22.5% |
| 2007 | 372,303 | +83.3% |
| 2008 | 447,073 | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 436,068 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 420,808 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 465,294 | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 481,204 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 333,871 | -30.6% |
| 2014 | 205,658 | -38.4% |
| 2015 | 182,465 | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 110,146 | -39.6% |
| 2017 | 85,019 | -22.8% |
| 2018 | 76,518 | -10.0% |
| 2019 | 56,414 | -26.3% |
| 2020 | 58,820 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 78,999 | +34.3% |
| 2022 | 157,999 | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 228,546 | +44.7% |
| 2024 | 189,309 | -17.2% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 189,309 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,236, 3.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 189,309 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,579, 119.9× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 241,753 | 120,083 | 447,073 | 10 |
| 2010s | 241,740 | 56,414 | 481,204 | 10 |
| 2020s | 142,735 | 58,820 | 228,546 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More health data for Myanmar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1576 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,398 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,973 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.759 % 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 0.0387 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8351 % 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 Myanmar?
- Malaria cases reported in Myanmar was 189,309 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 481,204 in 2012.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 56,414 in 2019.
- How does Myanmar rank for malaria cases reported?
- Myanmar ranks 36th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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).