Malaria cases reported in Thailand
Thailand: Malaria cases reported was 7,878 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Thailand, 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
The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in Thailand is 7,878, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 14.1% on the previous year and down 80.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Thailand peaked at 78,561 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,426, in 2021.
That places Thailand 60th 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 78,561 | — |
| 2001 | 63,528 | -19.1% |
| 2002 | 44,555 | -29.9% |
| 2003 | 37,355 | -16.2% |
| 2004 | 26,690 | -28.6% |
| 2005 | 29,782 | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 30,294 | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 33,178 | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 28,569 | -13.9% |
| 2009 | 29,462 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 32,480 | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 24,897 | -23.3% |
| 2012 | 46,895 | +88.4% |
| 2013 | 41,602 | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 41,218 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 17,494 | -57.6% |
| 2016 | 12,076 | -31.0% |
| 2017 | 7,415 | -38.6% |
| 2018 | 5,110 | -31.1% |
| 2019 | 4,063 | -20.5% |
| 2020 | 3,123 | -23.1% |
| 2021 | 2,426 | -22.3% |
| 2022 | 6,262 | +158.1% |
| 2023 | 9,169 | +46.4% |
| 2024 | 7,878 | -14.1% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 7,878 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19, 414.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 7,878 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,579, 5.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Malaria cases reported in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +158.1% | 2,426 | 6,262 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40,197 | 26,690 | 78,561 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,325 | 4,063 | 46,895 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,772 | 2,426 | 9,169 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 57 Panama 10,600 compare
- 58 Namibia 10,540 compare
- 59 Philippines 8,848 compare
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 compare
- 62 North Korea 5,233 compare
- 63 Nicaragua 5,016 compare
More health data for Thailand
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.6 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0316 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,582 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 677 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.01 % 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 0.0201 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.97 % 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 Thailand?
- Malaria cases reported in Thailand was 7,878 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 78,561 in 2000.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,426 in 2021.
- How does Thailand rank for malaria cases reported?
- Thailand ranks 60th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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).