Rwanda vs South Africa: Reported malaria deaths
Rwanda
380 total
in 2011
South Africa
54 total
in 2011
Rwanda rank
30th
South Africa rank
33rd
Reported malaria deaths over time
- Rwanda
- South Africa
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 380 total against 54 total in South Africa, a difference of 326 total.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 7.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Rwanda ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 45 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,308 total | 302 total | 2,006 total | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 2,300 total | 75.78 total | 2,224 total | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 525 total | 68.5 total | 456.5 total | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported malaria deaths, Rwanda or South Africa?
- Rwanda, at 380 total against 54 total in South Africa as of 2011.
- What is the difference in reported malaria deaths between Rwanda and South Africa?
- 326 total, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2011.
- How do Rwanda and South Africa rank globally for reported malaria deaths?
- Rwanda ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 33rd 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