Estimated malaria incidence in Namibia
Namibia: Estimated malaria incidence was 7.2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated malaria incidence in Namibia, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated malaria incidence in Namibia is 7.2, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.6% on the previous year and down 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in Namibia peaked at 69.81 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.55, in 2010.
That places Namibia 53rd out of 107 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.21 | 3.68 | 69.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.15 | 1.55 | 44.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.34 | 7.2 | 9.56 | 5 |
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- 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 0.6445 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,046 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 561 (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by country 0 (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 27,102 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 26,893 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 26,332 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 26,159 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in Namibia?
- Estimated malaria incidence in Namibia was 7.2 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 69.81 in 2001.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.55 in 2010.
- How does Namibia rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- Namibia ranks 53rd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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