Malaria cases reported in Philippines
Philippines: Malaria cases reported was 8,848 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Philippines, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 8,848 for malaria cases reported in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 45.9% on the previous year and up 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Philippines peaked at 36,235 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3,192, in 2022.
That places Philippines 59th out of 107 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,843 | 18,006 | 36,235 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,379 | 4,264 | 19,102 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,631 | 3,192 | 8,848 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 56 Bangladesh 13,072 compare
- 57 Panama 10,600 compare
- 58 Namibia 10,540 compare
- 60 Thailand 7,878 compare
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 compare
- 62 North Korea 5,233 compare
More health data for Philippines
- Population ages 65 and above, male 4.8% (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 1.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 1.20 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 1.16 million (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 1.21 million (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 1.17 million (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 1.20 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 1.16 million (2025)
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 1.17 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 1.12 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Philippines?
- Malaria cases reported in Philippines was 8,848 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
- What is the highest malaria cases reported recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 36,235 in 2007.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,192 in 2022.
- How does Philippines rank for malaria cases reported?
- Philippines ranks 59th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m, published as part of Malaria cases reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).