Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Cholera Deaths Rose 30% in 2025, WHO Reports
Cholera is a disease that can make people very sick.
The World Health Organization said cholera deaths increased in 2025.
Deaths were 30% higher than before.
The number of deaths was the highest recorded since 1999.
Forty-seven countries reported cholera cases.
Together, they reported 451,499 cases and 7,870 deaths.
The WHO warned that the real numbers may be higher.
This is because some cholera cases are never reported.
The World Health Organization reported a 30% rise in cholera deaths during 2025.
Cholera deaths reached their highest level since 1999, according to the WHO report.
Forty-seven countries reported 451,499 cholera cases to the WHO in 2025.
The reported death toll was 7,870 people.
The WHO said the true global burden is likely higher because many cases go unreported.
- Who
- The World Health Organization and health authorities in 47 countries.
- What
- A WHO report found that cholera deaths rose by 30% in 2025 and reached their highest level since 1999.
- When
- In 2025, according to the new WHO report.
- Where
- Across 47 countries that reported cholera cases to the WHO.
- Why
- The WHO said the actual global burden is likely higher because many cases go unreported.
- Reporting agency
- World Health Organization
- Year covered
- 2025
- Countries reporting cases
- 47
- Reported cholera cases
- 451,499
- Reported deaths
- 7,870
- Change in deaths
- Up 30%
- Historical comparison
- Highest level since 1999