Malaria cases reported in Philippines
Philippines: Malaria cases reported was 8,848 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Philippines, 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
Philippines recorded 8,848 for malaria cases reported in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 45.9% on the previous year and up 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Philippines peaked at 36,235 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3,192, in 2022.
That places Philippines 59th 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25,912 | — |
| 2001 | 18,006 | -30.5% |
| 2002 | 22,831 | +26.8% |
| 2003 | 32,948 | +44.3% |
| 2004 | 29,018 | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 26,515 | -8.6% |
| 2006 | 33,354 | +25.8% |
| 2007 | 36,235 | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 23,655 | -34.7% |
| 2009 | 19,955 | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 19,102 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 9,583 | -49.8% |
| 2012 | 8,086 | -15.6% |
| 2013 | 7,720 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 6,019 | -22.0% |
| 2015 | 10,609 | +76.3% |
| 2016 | 6,625 | -37.6% |
| 2017 | 6,488 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 4,264 | -34.3% |
| 2019 | 5,295 | +24.2% |
| 2020 | 5,902 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 4,149 | -29.7% |
| 2022 | 3,192 | -23.1% |
| 2023 | 6,065 | +90.0% |
| 2024 | 8,848 | +45.9% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 8,848 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19, 465.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 8,848 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,579, 5.6× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,843 | 18,006 | 36,235 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,379 | 4,264 | 19,102 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,631 | 3,192 | 8,848 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 56 Bangladesh 13,072 compare
- 57 Panama 10,600 compare
- 58 Namibia 10,540 compare
- 60 Thailand 7,878 compare
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 compare
- 62 North Korea 5,233 compare
More health data for Philippines
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5317 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,456 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 7,006 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 89 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.61 % 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 0.037 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.21 % 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 Philippines?
- Malaria cases reported in Philippines was 8,848 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 36,235 in 2007.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,192 in 2022.
- How does Philippines rank for malaria cases reported?
- Philippines ranks 59th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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).