Estimated number of malaria deaths in South Africa
South Africa: Estimated number of malaria deaths was 10 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria deaths in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated number of malaria deaths in South Africa stood at 10. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 84.4% on the previous year and down 94.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria deaths in South Africa peaked at 424 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10, in 2024.
That places South Africa 59th 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 number of malaria deaths in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 424 | — |
| 2001 | 81 | -80.9% |
| 2002 | 96 | +18.5% |
| 2003 | 142 | +47.9% |
| 2004 | 88 | -38.0% |
| 2005 | 63 | -28.4% |
| 2006 | 87 | +38.1% |
| 2007 | 37 | -57.5% |
| 2008 | 43 | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 45 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 83 | +84.4% |
| 2011 | 54 | -34.9% |
| 2012 | 72 | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 105 | +45.8% |
| 2014 | 174 | +65.7% |
| 2015 | 110 | -36.8% |
| 2016 | 34 | -69.1% |
| 2017 | 301 | +785.3% |
| 2018 | 69 | -77.1% |
| 2019 | 79 | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 38 | -51.9% |
| 2021 | 56 | +47.4% |
| 2022 | 29 | -48.2% |
| 2023 | 64 | +120.7% |
| 2024 | 10 | -84.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 110.6 | 37 | 424 | 10 |
| 2010s | 108.1 | 34 | 301 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.4 | 10 | 64 | 5 |
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- 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 30-34, female, annual growth rate -0.1331 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0446 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, annual growth rate -0.6047 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.0435 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria deaths in South Africa?
- Estimated number of malaria deaths in South Africa was 10 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria deaths recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 424 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria deaths recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for estimated number of malaria deaths?
- South Africa ranks 59th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria deaths rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.3%. 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 deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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