Malaria cases reported in Panama
Panama: Malaria cases reported was 10,600 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Panama, 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 Panama stood at 10,600. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.8% on the previous year and up 1,126.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Panama peaked at 10,600 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 354, in 2011.
That places Panama 57th 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,036 | — |
| 2001 | 928 | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 2,244 | +141.8% |
| 2003 | 4,500 | +100.5% |
| 2004 | 5,095 | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 3,667 | -28.0% |
| 2006 | 1,663 | -54.6% |
| 2007 | 1,281 | -23.0% |
| 2008 | 744 | -41.9% |
| 2009 | 778 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 418 | -46.3% |
| 2011 | 354 | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 844 | +138.4% |
| 2013 | 696 | -17.5% |
| 2014 | 864 | +24.1% |
| 2015 | 546 | -36.8% |
| 2016 | 769 | +40.8% |
| 2017 | 649 | -15.6% |
| 2018 | 684 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 1,757 | +156.9% |
| 2020 | 1,948 | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 4,165 | +113.8% |
| 2022 | 4,746 | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 9,485 | +99.9% |
| 2024 | 10,600 | +11.8% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 10,600 is above the median for high income countries, which is 240, 44.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Panama's 10,600 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,608, 4.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,194 | 744 | 5,095 | 10 |
| 2010s | 758.1 | 354 | 1,757 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,189 | 1,948 | 10,600 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More health data for Panama
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5994 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,074 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 101 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.2522 % 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 0.0378 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3451 % 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 Panama?
- Malaria cases reported in Panama was 10,600 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 10,600 in 2024.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 354 in 2011.
- How does Panama rank for malaria cases reported?
- Panama ranks 57th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,126.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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).