Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Myanmar
Myanmar: Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases was 16,417 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Myanmar, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Myanmar is 16,417, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 58.1% on the previous year and down 85.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Myanmar peaked at 110,449 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 14,614, in 2021.
Myanmar ranks 50th of 100 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.
Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 110,449 | — |
| 2016 | 62,917 | -43.0% |
| 2017 | 50,730 | -19.4% |
| 2018 | 38,483 | -24.1% |
| 2019 | 23,017 | -40.2% |
| 2020 | 15,191 | -34.0% |
| 2021 | 14,614 | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 29,519 | +102.0% |
| 2023 | 39,173 | +32.7% |
| 2024 | 16,417 | -58.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 57,119 | 23,017 | 110,449 | 5 |
| 2020s | 22,983 | 14,614 | 39,173 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 47 Djibouti 25,592 compare
- 48 Brazil 24,655 compare
- 49 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 21,191 compare
- 51 Afghanistan 9,725 compare
- 52 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 compare
- 53 Philippines 6,866 compare
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 60-64, female, annual growth rate 2.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0222 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 2.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0196 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Myanmar?
- Number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Myanmar was 16,417 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 110,449 in 2015.
- What is the lowest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,614 in 2021.
- How does Myanmar rank for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases?
- Myanmar ranks 50th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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