Number of deaths from malaria in Myanmar
Myanmar: Number of deaths from malaria was 231 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from malaria in Myanmar, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 231 deaths for number of deaths from malaria in 2021.
That represents a change of up 200.0% on the previous year and down 93.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from malaria in Myanmar peaked at 3,838 deaths in 2010 and was at its lowest, 77 deaths, in 2020.
That places Myanmar 43rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of deaths from malaria in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,742 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 2,844 deaths | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 2,799 deaths | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 2,826 deaths | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 2,851 deaths | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 2,874 deaths | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 2,090 deaths | -27.3% |
| 2007 | 2,672 deaths | +27.8% |
| 2008 | 3,333 deaths | +24.7% |
| 2009 | 3,268 deaths | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 3,838 deaths | +17.4% |
| 2011 | 3,319 deaths | -13.5% |
| 2012 | 3,565 deaths | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 1,313 deaths | -63.2% |
| 2014 | 778.11 deaths | -40.7% |
| 2015 | 515.18 deaths | -33.8% |
| 2016 | 280.11 deaths | -45.6% |
| 2017 | 213.79 deaths | -23.7% |
| 2018 | 164 deaths | -23.3% |
| 2019 | 97 deaths | -40.9% |
| 2020 | 77 deaths | -20.6% |
| 2021 | 231 deaths | +200.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,830 deaths | 2,090 deaths | 3,333 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,408 deaths | 97 deaths | 3,838 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 154 deaths | 77 deaths | 231 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Myanmar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1576 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0054 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0031 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 33 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from malaria in Myanmar?
- Number of deaths from malaria in Myanmar was 231 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 3,838 deaths in 2010.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 77 deaths in 2020.
- How does Myanmar rank for number of deaths from malaria?
- Myanmar ranks 43rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from malaria rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of deaths from malaria. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from malaria in both sexes.