Dengue cases worldwide

Dengue in numbers 

Year to date – April 2025

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Total cases

2 532 929

Total cases

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Severe cases

7 498

Severe cases

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Confirmed cases

976 840

Confirmed cases

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Total deaths

1 305

Total deaths

Adapted from World Health Organization – Global dengue surveillance (2025)1

Data reported as of 20 May 2025

Prevention is key
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