Death rate from malaria in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Death rate from malaria was 0 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0 Deaths
World rank
66th
of 109 countries
All-time high
33.87 Deaths
in 2003
All-time low
0 Deaths
in 2012
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Death rate from malaria in Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu stood at 0 Deaths. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Over the whole period, death rate from malaria in Vanuatu peaked at 33.87 Deaths in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 Deaths, in 2012.
Vanuatu ranks 66th 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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.25 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 12.56 Deaths | -31.2% |
| 2002 | 26.55 Deaths | +111.3% |
| 2003 | 33.87 Deaths | +27.6% |
| 2004 | 22.36 Deaths | -34.0% |
| 2005 | 16.61 Deaths | -25.7% |
| 2006 | 13.89 Deaths | -16.3% |
| 2007 | 16.27 Deaths | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 16.31 Deaths | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 9.45 Deaths | -42.0% |
| 2010 | 11.33 Deaths | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 5.75 Deaths | -49.3% |
| 2012 | 0 Deaths | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2014 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2015 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2016 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2017 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2018 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2019 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2020 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2021 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2022 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2023 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2024 | 0 Deaths | — |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 0 Deaths is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.28 Deaths. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.61 Deaths | 9.45 Deaths | 33.87 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.71 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 11.33 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from malaria in Vanuatu?
- Death rate from malaria in Vanuatu was 0 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 33.87 Deaths in 2003.
- What is the lowest death rate from malaria recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Deaths in 2012.
- How does Vanuatu rank for death rate from malaria?
- Vanuatu ranks 66th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.