Reported deaths from rabies in Myanmar

Myanmar: Reported deaths from rabies was 82 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
82 Deaths
Change on year
up 54.7%
World rank
7th
of 133 countries
All-time high
242 Deaths
in 2011
All-time low
6 Deaths
in 2017
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Reported deaths from rabies in Myanmar, 2010–2024

0501001502002502010201720242010: 215 Deaths2011: 242 Deaths2012: 179 Deaths2013: 176 Deaths2014: 122 Deaths2015: 103 Deaths2016: 62 Deaths2017: 6 Deaths2018: 71 Deaths2019: 69 Deaths2020: 53 Deaths2021: 20 Deaths2022: 55 Deaths2023: 53 Deaths2024: 82 Deaths

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.

Analysis

In 2024, reported deaths from rabies in Myanmar stood at 82 Deaths.

That represents a change of up 54.7% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported deaths from rabies in Myanmar peaked at 242 Deaths in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6 Deaths, in 2017.

That places Myanmar 7th out of 133 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 124.5 Deaths 6 Deaths 242 Deaths 10
2020s 52.6 Deaths 20 Deaths 82 Deaths 5

Countries ranked near Myanmar

  1. 4 Ethiopia 195 Deaths compare
  2. 5 China 122 Deaths compare
  3. 5 Indonesia 122 Deaths compare
  4. 8 Yemen 69 Deaths compare
  5. 9 Uganda 68 Deaths compare
  6. 10 Bangladesh 56 Deaths compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported deaths from rabies in Myanmar?
Reported deaths from rabies in Myanmar was 82 Deaths in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported deaths from rabies recorded in Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 242 Deaths in 2011.
What is the lowest reported deaths from rabies recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was 6 Deaths in 2017.
How does Myanmar rank for reported deaths from rabies?
Myanmar ranks 7th out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported deaths from rabies rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. 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 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported deaths from rabies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Reported deaths from rabies
Unit
Deaths
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
133 places, 1,422 data points, 2010–2024
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Reported annual deaths from rabies in humans. Depending on the country's reporting system, this may include laboratory-confirmed cases only, or laboratory-confirmed _and_ clinically-diagnosed cases.