Estimated malaria incidence in Namibia

Namibia: Estimated malaria incidence was 7.2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7.2
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
53rd
of 107 countries
All-time high
69.81
in 2001
All-time low
1.55
in 2010
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Estimated malaria incidence in Namibia, 2000–2024

02040602000201220242000: 53.62001: 69.82002: 46.92003: 44.42004: 68.42005: 41.82006: 43.12007: 12.92008: 7.42009: 3.72010: 1.52011: 1.82012: 3.12013: 4.42014: 142015: 82016: 16.62017: 44.82018: 24.52019: 2.72020: 9.32021: 9.62022: 7.42023: 8.22024: 7.2

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Namibia

  1. 50 Zimbabwe 11.36 compare
  2. 51 Haiti 8.7 compare
  3. 52 Venezuela, República Bolivariana de 7.79 compare
  4. 54 Bolivia 3.83 compare
  5. 55 Brazil 3.75 compare
  6. 56 Panama 3.5 compare

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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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Indicator
Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
116 places, 2,854 data points, 2000–2024
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