Ghana vs Nigeria: Reported malaria deaths
Ghana
3,259 total
in 2011
Nigeria
3,353 total
in 2011
Ghana rank
10th
Nigeria rank
9th
Reported malaria deaths over time
- Ghana
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 3,353 total against 3,259 total in Ghana, a difference of 94 total.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 9th of 45 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,812 total | 5,160 total | 2,348 total | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 2,758 total | 6,595 total | 3,837 total | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 3,559 total | 3,796 total | 236.5 total | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported malaria deaths, Ghana or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 3,353 total against 3,259 total in Ghana as of 2011.
- What is the difference in reported malaria deaths between Ghana and Nigeria?
- 94 total, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Nigeria?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2011.
- How do Ghana and Nigeria rank globally for reported malaria deaths?
- Ghana ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 9th of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization Global Malaria Programme (http://www.who.int/malaria/world_malaria_report_2009/all_mal2009_annexes.pdf), published as Reported malaria deaths (total). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Reported malaria deaths include all deaths in health facilities that are attributed to malaria, whether or not confirmed by microscopy or by RDT. Deaths reported before 2000 can be probable and confirmed or only confirmed deaths depending on the country