Estimated malaria incidence in Botswana
Botswana: Estimated malaria incidence was 0.2004 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated malaria incidence in Botswana, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated malaria incidence in Botswana is 0.2004, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 57.5% on the previous year and down 86.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in Botswana peaked at 17.23 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.1675, in 2019.
Botswana ranks 70th of 108 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.
Estimated malaria incidence in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17.23 | — |
| 2001 | 6.79 | -60.6% |
| 2002 | 3.17 | -53.3% |
| 2003 | 1.58 | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 1.02 | -35.8% |
| 2005 | 1.2 | +18.2% |
| 2006 | 3.86 | +221.6% |
| 2007 | 1.02 | -73.6% |
| 2008 | 1.9 | +86.4% |
| 2009 | 2.06 | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 1.65 | -19.7% |
| 2011 | 0.4961 | -70.0% |
| 2012 | 0.2175 | -56.2% |
| 2013 | 0.5108 | +134.9% |
| 2014 | 1.44 | +182.2% |
| 2015 | 0.3115 | -78.4% |
| 2016 | 0.6655 | +113.6% |
| 2017 | 1.96 | +193.8% |
| 2018 | 0.5307 | -72.9% |
| 2019 | 0.1675 | -68.4% |
| 2020 | 1.13 | +576.7% |
| 2021 | 0.6733 | -40.6% |
| 2022 | 0.3394 | -49.6% |
| 2023 | 0.4713 | +38.9% |
| 2024 | 0.2004 | -57.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.98 | 1.02 | 17.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.795 | 0.1675 | 1.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5636 | 0.2004 | 1.13 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 67 Philippines 0.3531 compare
- 68 Honduras 0.2337 compare
- 69 Guatemala 0.2105 compare
- 71 Dominican Republic 0.1911 compare
- 72 Republic of Korea 0.1768 compare
- 73 Cape Verde 0.1392 compare
More health data for Botswana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.75 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,150 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 281 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 2.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0408 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5018 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in Botswana?
- Estimated malaria incidence in Botswana was 0.2004 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 17.23 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1675 in 2019.
- How does Botswana rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- Botswana ranks 70th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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