Estimated malaria incidence in South Africa
South Africa: Estimated malaria incidence was 0.1148 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated malaria incidence in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated malaria incidence in South Africa stood at 0.1148. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 86.3% on the previous year and down 94.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in South Africa peaked at 5.57 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.1148, in 2024.
That places South Africa 76th out of 108 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.
Estimated malaria incidence in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.86 | — |
| 2001 | 5.57 | +44.4% |
| 2002 | 3.26 | -41.5% |
| 2003 | 2.78 | -14.8% |
| 2004 | 2.73 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 1.57 | -42.7% |
| 2006 | 2.42 | +54.4% |
| 2007 | 1.25 | -48.3% |
| 2008 | 1.53 | +21.8% |
| 2009 | 1.17 | -23.0% |
| 2010 | 1.54 | +31.2% |
| 2011 | 1.86 | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 1.23 | -33.9% |
| 2013 | 1.58 | +28.4% |
| 2014 | 2.11 | +33.2% |
| 2015 | 0.8742 | -58.5% |
| 2016 | 0.755 | -13.6% |
| 2017 | 4.06 | +437.3% |
| 2018 | 1.63 | -59.8% |
| 2019 | 0.8091 | -50.4% |
| 2020 | 0.7369 | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 0.4832 | -34.4% |
| 2022 | 0.3275 | -32.2% |
| 2023 | 0.837 | +155.6% |
| 2024 | 0.1148 | -86.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.61 | 1.17 | 5.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.64 | 0.755 | 4.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4999 | 0.1148 | 0.837 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 73 Cape Verde 0.1392 compare
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More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 2.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0116 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 4.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0115 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in South Africa?
- Estimated malaria incidence in South Africa was 0.1148 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.57 in 2001.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1148 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- South Africa ranks 76th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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