Deaths from meningitis in Namibia
Namibia: Deaths from meningitis was 121.97 deaths in 2021. ▼ Falling
Deaths from meningitis in Namibia, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from meningitis in Namibia is 121.97 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from meningitis in Namibia peaked at 157.51 deaths in 2003 and was at its lowest, 111.93 deaths, in 2016.
Namibia ranks 84th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from meningitis in Namibia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 142.17 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 146.57 deaths | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 152.24 deaths | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 157.51 deaths | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 154.37 deaths | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 149.55 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 148.58 deaths | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 140.11 deaths | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 142.98 deaths | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 151.34 deaths | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 134.16 deaths | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 125.08 deaths | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 127.86 deaths | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 126.03 deaths | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 127.9 deaths | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 121.5 deaths | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 111.93 deaths | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 119.38 deaths | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 114.01 deaths | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 117.73 deaths | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 122.67 deaths | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 121.97 deaths | -0.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 121.97 deaths is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 257.44 deaths, 47% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 121.97 deaths is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,374 deaths, 9% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 148.54 deaths | 140.11 deaths | 157.51 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 122.56 deaths | 111.93 deaths | 134.16 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 122.32 deaths | 121.97 deaths | 122.67 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,046 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 561 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.83 % 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 0.0644 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.56 % 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 deaths from meningitis in Namibia?
- Deaths from meningitis in Namibia was 121.97 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from meningitis recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 157.51 deaths in 2003.
- What is the lowest deaths from meningitis recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 111.93 deaths in 2016.
- How does Namibia rank for deaths from meningitis?
- Namibia ranks 84th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from meningitis rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from meningitis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from meningitis in both sexes.