Estimated number of malaria cases in Botswana
Botswana: Estimated number of malaria cases was 335 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Botswana, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 335 Cases for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
The figure is down 56.8% on the previous year and down 83.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Botswana peaked at 19,156 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 259 Cases, in 2019.
Botswana ranks 73rd 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 Botswana, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19,156 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 7,703 Cases | -59.8% |
| 2002 | 3,666 Cases | -52.4% |
| 2003 | 1,864 Cases | -49.2% |
| 2004 | 1,218 Cases | -34.7% |
| 2005 | 1,466 Cases | +20.4% |
| 2006 | 4,803 Cases | +227.6% |
| 2007 | 1,292 Cases | -73.1% |
| 2008 | 2,457 Cases | +90.2% |
| 2009 | 2,719 Cases | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 2,229 Cases | -18.0% |
| 2011 | 682 Cases | -69.4% |
| 2012 | 304 Cases | -55.4% |
| 2013 | 725 Cases | +138.5% |
| 2014 | 2,076 Cases | +186.3% |
| 2015 | 455 Cases | -78.1% |
| 2016 | 986 Cases | +116.7% |
| 2017 | 2,938 Cases | +198.0% |
| 2018 | 809 Cases | -72.5% |
| 2019 | 259 Cases | -68.0% |
| 2020 | 1,778 Cases | +586.5% |
| 2021 | 1,072 Cases | -39.7% |
| 2022 | 549 Cases | -48.8% |
| 2023 | 775 Cases | +41.2% |
| 2024 | 335 Cases | -56.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,634 Cases | 1,218 Cases | 19,156 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,146 Cases | 259 Cases | 2,938 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 901.8 Cases | 335 Cases | 1,778 Cases | 5 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,150 (2090)
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- 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 number of malaria cases in Botswana?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Botswana was 335 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 19,156 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 259 Cases in 2019.
- How does Botswana rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Botswana ranks 73rd out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.9%. 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 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The World Health Organization publishes estimates of the total number of malaria cases, based on confirmed and suspected cases submitted by national programs, and taking underreporting into account.