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.
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
- 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)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 604 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 604 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 449,133 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 435,071 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 454,723 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 439,799 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 460,874 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 445,016 (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).