Cholera case fatality rate in South Africa

South Africa: Cholera case fatality rate was 0 in 2013. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2013)
0
World rank
37th
of 114 countries
All-time high
5
in 1998
All-time low
0
in 1973
Years of data
27
1973–2013

Cholera case fatality rate in South Africa, 1973–2013

0123451973199320131973: 01974: 01979: 01980: 1.91981: 1.21982: 1.91983: 1.31984: 1.71985: 0.151986: 0.831987: 01991: 01992: 01993: 2.61994: 01998: 51999: 2.92000: 0.352001: 0.222002: 0.322003: 1.12004: 1.32005: 0.82006: 02008: 0.562009: 0.542013: 0

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2013, cholera case fatality rate in South Africa stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 27 years on record.

The figure is down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cholera case fatality rate in South Africa peaked at 5 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.

South Africa ranks 37th of 114 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0 0 0 3
1980s 1.12 0 1.87 8
1990s 1.75 0 5 6
2000s 0.5778 0 1.26 9
2010s 0 0 0 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is cholera case fatality rate in South Africa?
Cholera case fatality rate in South Africa was 0 in 2013, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest cholera case fatality rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 5 in 1998.
What is the lowest cholera case fatality rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1973.
How does South Africa rank for cholera case fatality rate?
South Africa ranks 37th out of 114 countries with data for 2013.
Is cholera case fatality rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cholera case fatality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cholera case fatality rate
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
114 places, 2,413 data points, 1949–2021
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