Malaria cases reported in Vietnam
Vietnam: Malaria cases reported was 239 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Vietnam, 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 Vietnam is 239, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 35.9% on the previous year and down 98.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Vietnam peaked at 74,316 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 239, in 2024.
Vietnam ranks 76th of 107 countries on this measure, 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 Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 74,316 | — |
| 2001 | 68,699 | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 47,807 | -30.4% |
| 2003 | 38,790 | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 24,909 | -35.8% |
| 2005 | 19,496 | -21.7% |
| 2006 | 22,637 | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 16,389 | -27.6% |
| 2008 | 11,355 | -30.7% |
| 2009 | 16,130 | +42.1% |
| 2010 | 17,515 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 16,612 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 19,638 | +18.2% |
| 2013 | 17,128 | -12.8% |
| 2014 | 15,752 | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 9,331 | -40.8% |
| 2016 | 4,161 | -55.4% |
| 2017 | 4,548 | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 3,132 | -31.1% |
| 2019 | 3,200 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 1,376 | -57.0% |
| 2021 | 377 | -72.6% |
| 2022 | 412 | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 373 | -9.5% |
| 2024 | 239 | -35.9% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 239 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19, 12.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 239 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,579, 15% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34,053 | 11,355 | 74,316 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,102 | 3,132 | 19,638 | 10 |
| 2020s | 555.4 | 239 | 1,376 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More health data for Vietnam
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0536 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,306 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,132 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 27 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.12 % 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 0.0322 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.33 % 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 Vietnam?
- Malaria cases reported in Vietnam was 239 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 74,316 in 2000.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 239 in 2024.
- How does Vietnam rank for malaria cases reported?
- Vietnam ranks 76th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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).