Estimated number of malaria cases in South Africa
South Africa: Estimated number of malaria cases was 735 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated number of malaria cases in South Africa stood at 735. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 86.1% on the previous year and down 93.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in South Africa peaked at 26,506 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 735, in 2024.
South Africa ranks 69th 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 number of malaria cases in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,202 | — |
| 2001 | 26,506 | +45.6% |
| 2002 | 15,649 | -41.0% |
| 2003 | 13,459 | -14.0% |
| 2004 | 13,399 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 7,755 | -42.1% |
| 2006 | 12,098 | +56.0% |
| 2007 | 6,327 | -47.7% |
| 2008 | 7,796 | +23.2% |
| 2009 | 6,072 | -22.1% |
| 2010 | 8,060 | +32.7% |
| 2011 | 9,866 | +22.4% |
| 2012 | 6,621 | -32.9% |
| 2013 | 8,645 | +30.6% |
| 2014 | 11,705 | +35.4% |
| 2015 | 4,959 | -57.6% |
| 2016 | 4,323 | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 23,381 | +440.9% |
| 2018 | 9,562 | -59.1% |
| 2019 | 4,821 | -49.6% |
| 2020 | 4,463 | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 2,972 | -33.4% |
| 2022 | 2,043 | -31.3% |
| 2023 | 5,291 | +159.0% |
| 2024 | 735 | -86.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12,726 | 6,072 | 26,506 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,194 | 4,323 | 23,381 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,101 | 735 | 5,291 | 5 |
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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 60-64, female, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0197 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 0.6835 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.015 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in South Africa?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in South Africa was 735 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 26,506 in 2001.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 735 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- South Africa ranks 69th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.7%. 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 number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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