Death rate from malaria in Senegal
Senegal: Death rate from malaria was 9.42 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.42 Deaths
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
41st
of 109 countries
All-time high
43.74 Deaths
in 2000
All-time low
8.41 Deaths
in 2009
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Death rate from malaria in Senegal, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2024, death rate from malaria in Senegal stood at 9.42 Deaths.
The figure is up 6.0% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from malaria in Senegal peaked at 43.74 Deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.41 Deaths, in 2009.
Senegal ranks 41st of 109 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.
Death rate from malaria in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 43.74 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 34.88 Deaths | -20.3% |
| 2002 | 31.94 Deaths | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 33.96 Deaths | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 32.34 Deaths | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 31.09 Deaths | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 31.09 Deaths | -0.0% |
| 2007 | 29.85 Deaths | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 13.35 Deaths | -55.3% |
| 2009 | 8.41 Deaths | -37.0% |
| 2010 | 15.46 Deaths | +83.7% |
| 2011 | 12.36 Deaths | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 13.58 Deaths | +9.8% |
| 2013 | 14.81 Deaths | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 9.63 Deaths | -35.0% |
| 2015 | 17.73 Deaths | +84.1% |
| 2016 | 11.65 Deaths | -34.3% |
| 2017 | 13.32 Deaths | +14.4% |
| 2018 | 16.85 Deaths | +26.5% |
| 2019 | 10.52 Deaths | -37.6% |
| 2020 | 9.11 Deaths | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 10.71 Deaths | +17.6% |
| 2022 | 9.75 Deaths | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 8.88 Deaths | -8.9% |
| 2024 | 9.42 Deaths | +6.0% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 9.42 Deaths is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.28 Deaths, 7.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 9.42 Deaths is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 36.05 Deaths, 26% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.07 Deaths | 8.41 Deaths | 43.74 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.59 Deaths | 9.63 Deaths | 17.73 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.57 Deaths | 8.88 Deaths | 10.71 Deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More health data for Senegal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7598 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 835.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,496 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0658 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from malaria in Senegal?
- Death rate from malaria in Senegal was 9.42 Deaths in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate from malaria recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 43.74 Deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest death rate from malaria recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.41 Deaths in 2009.
- How does Senegal rank for death rate from malaria?
- Senegal ranks 41st out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is death rate from malaria rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from malaria. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of deaths from malaria per 100,000 people.