Estimated number of malaria cases in Namibia
Namibia: Estimated number of malaria cases was 17,315 Cases in 2024. β Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Namibia, 2000β2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Namibia is 17,315 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.6% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Namibia peaked at 105,493 Cases in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2,590 Cases, in 2010.
Namibia ranks 57th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59,599 Cases | 6,068 Cases | 105,493 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,694 Cases | 2,590 Cases | 89,155 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,027 Cases | 16,923 Cases | 21,322 Cases | 5 |
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- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 25,355 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Namibia?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Namibia was 17,315 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 105,493 Cases in 2004.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,590 Cases in 2010.
- How does Namibia rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Namibia ranks 57th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. 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 (2026) β 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.