South America vs Zambia: Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk
South America
5.49
in 2024
Zambia
252.41
in 2024
South America rank
17th
Zambia rank
20th
Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk over time
- South America
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 252.41 against 5.49 in South America, a difference of 246.92.
That makes Zambia's figure about 46.0 times South America's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
South America ranks 17th and Zambia ranks 20th of 36 groups.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South America | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.47 | 278 | 266.52 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 6.84 | 215.55 | 208.71 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 5.35 | 245.16 | 239.81 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk, South America or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 252.41 against 5.49 in South America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk between South America and Zambia?
- 246.92, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South America and Zambia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South America and Zambia rank globally for malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk?
- South America ranks 17th and Zambia ranks 20th of 36 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.