Number of imported malaria cases in Panama

Panama: Number of imported malaria cases was 23 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
23
Change on year
down 58.9%
World rank
42nd
of 58 countries
All-time high
56
in 2023
All-time low
7
in 2021
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Number of imported malaria cases in Panama, 2015–2024

1020304050602015201920242015: 162016: 422017: 402018: 312019: 152020: 102021: 72022: 312023: 562024: 23

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of imported malaria cases in Panama is 23, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 58.9% on the previous year and up 43.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of imported malaria cases in Panama peaked at 56 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2021.

That places Panama 42nd out of 58 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 28.8 15 42 5
2020s 25.4 7 56 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of imported malaria cases in Panama?
Number of imported malaria cases in Panama was 23 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest number of imported malaria cases recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 56 in 2023.
What is the lowest number of imported malaria cases recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2021.
How does Panama rank for number of imported malaria cases?
Panama ranks 42nd out of 58 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of imported malaria cases rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. 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, published as part of Number of imported malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of imported malaria cases
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
66 places, 577 data points, 2015–2024
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