Number reported cases of cholera in Philippines
Philippines: Number reported cases of cholera was 2,019 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number reported cases of cholera in Philippines, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, number reported cases of cholera in Philippines stood at 2,019.
That represents a change of down 49.3% on the previous year and down 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number reported cases of cholera in Philippines peaked at 16,464 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.
That places Philippines 17th out of 119 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number reported cases of cholera in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,923 | — |
| 1962 | 13,015 | +31.2% |
| 1963 | 3,979 | -69.4% |
| 1964 | 16,464 | +313.8% |
| 1965 | 4,581 | -72.2% |
| 1966 | 5,261 | +14.8% |
| 1967 | 1,629 | -69.0% |
| 1968 | 2,787 | +71.1% |
| 1969 | 1,541 | -44.7% |
| 1970 | 1,095 | -28.9% |
| 1971 | 3,585 | +227.4% |
| 1972 | 5,601 | +56.2% |
| 1973 | 2,840 | -49.3% |
| 1974 | 1,730 | -39.1% |
| 1975 | 680 | -60.7% |
| 1976 | 1,258 | +85.0% |
| 1977 | 1,363 | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 1,408 | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 1,268 | -9.9% |
| 1980 | 836 | -34.1% |
| 1981 | 864 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 930 | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 10 | -98.9% |
| 1992 | 345 | +3350.0% |
| 1993 | 708 | +105.2% |
| 1994 | 3,340 | +371.8% |
| 1995 | 847 | -74.6% |
| 1996 | 1,402 | +65.5% |
| 1997 | 605 | -56.8% |
| 1998 | 729 | +20.5% |
| 1999 | 330 | -54.7% |
| 2000 | 275 | -16.7% |
| 2001 | 174 | -36.7% |
| 2004 | 533 | +206.3% |
| 2005 | 139 | -73.9% |
| 2006 | 66 | -52.5% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 33 | — |
| 2011 | 120 | +263.6% |
| 2012 | 1,864 | +1453.3% |
| 2013 | 6 | -99.7% |
| 2014 | 4,547 | +75683.3% |
| 2016 | 124 | -97.3% |
| 2017 | 134 | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 2,102 | +1468.7% |
| 2019 | 5,491 | +161.2% |
| 2020 | 3 | -99.9% |
| 2021 | 2,019 | +67200.0% |
| 2022 | 8,098 | +301.1% |
| 2023 | 3,982 | -50.8% |
| 2024 | 2,019 | -49.3% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 2,019 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5, 212.5× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 2,019 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7, 288.4× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number reported cases of cholera in Philippines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +75683.3% | 6 | 4,547 |
| 2021 | +67200.0% | 3 | 2,019 |
| 1992 | +3350.0% | 10 | 345 |
| 2018 | +1468.7% | 134 | 2,102 |
| 2012 | +1453.3% | 120 | 1,864 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,576 | 1,541 | 16,464 | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,083 | 680 | 5,601 | 10 |
| 1980s | 660 | 10 | 930 | 4 |
| 1990s | 1,038 | 330 | 3,340 | 8 |
| 2000s | 197.83 | 0 | 533 | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,602 | 6 | 5,491 | 9 |
| 2020s | 3,224 | 3 | 8,098 | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number reported cases of cholera in Philippines?
- Number reported cases of cholera in Philippines was 2,019 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number reported cases of cholera recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 16,464 in 1964.
- What is the lowest number reported cases of cholera recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
- How does Philippines rank for number reported cases of cholera?
- Philippines ranks 17th out of 119 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number reported cases of cholera rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number reported cases of cholera. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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