New cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk in Namibia
Namibia: New cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk was 7.2 per 1,000 population at risk in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.2 per 1,000 population at risk
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
53rd
of 107 countries
All-time high
69.81 per 1,000 population at risk
in 2001
All-time low
1.55 per 1,000 population at risk
in 2010
Years of data
25
2000–2024
New cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk in Namibia, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization (Global Health Observatory), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 1,000 population at risk.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 7.2 per 1,000 population at risk for new cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% on the previous year and down 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk in Namibia peaked at 69.81 per 1,000 population at risk in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.55 per 1,000 population at risk, in 2010.
That places Namibia 53rd out of 107 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.
New cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk in Namibia, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 population at risk | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53.57 per 1,000 population at risk | — |
| 2001 | 69.81 per 1,000 population at risk | +30.3% |
| 2002 | 46.92 per 1,000 population at risk | -32.8% |
| 2003 | 44.39 per 1,000 population at risk | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 68.43 per 1,000 population at risk | +54.2% |
| 2005 | 41.83 per 1,000 population at risk | -38.9% |
| 2006 | 43.12 per 1,000 population at risk | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 12.9 per 1,000 population at risk | -70.1% |
| 2008 | 7.44 per 1,000 population at risk | -42.3% |
| 2009 | 3.68 per 1,000 population at risk | -50.5% |
| 2010 | 1.55 per 1,000 population at risk | -57.9% |
| 2011 | 1.81 per 1,000 population at risk | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 3.13 per 1,000 population at risk | +72.9% |
| 2013 | 4.39 per 1,000 population at risk | +40.3% |
| 2014 | 14.05 per 1,000 population at risk | +220.0% |
| 2015 | 7.99 per 1,000 population at risk | -43.1% |
| 2016 | 16.55 per 1,000 population at risk | +107.1% |
| 2017 | 44.81 per 1,000 population at risk | +170.8% |
| 2018 | 24.55 per 1,000 population at risk | -45.2% |
| 2019 | 2.71 per 1,000 population at risk | -89.0% |
| 2020 | 9.32 per 1,000 population at risk | +243.9% |
| 2021 | 9.56 per 1,000 population at risk | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 7.38 per 1,000 population at risk | -22.8% |
| 2023 | 8.24 per 1,000 population at risk | +11.7% |
| 2024 | 7.2 per 1,000 population at risk | -12.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 7.2 per 1,000 population at risk is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.51 per 1,000 population at risk, 58% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 7.2 per 1,000 population at risk is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 206.14 per 1,000 population at risk, 3% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.21 per 1,000 population at risk | 3.68 per 1,000 population at risk | 69.81 per 1,000 population at risk | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.15 per 1,000 population at risk | 1.55 per 1,000 population at risk | 44.81 per 1,000 population at risk | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.34 per 1,000 population at risk | 7.2 per 1,000 population at risk | 9.56 per 1,000 population at risk | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 50 Zimbabwe 11.36 per 1,000 population at risk compare
- 51 Haiti 8.7 per 1,000 population at risk compare
- 52 Venezuela 7.79 per 1,000 population at risk compare
- 54 Bolivia 3.83 per 1,000 population at risk compare
- 55 Brazil 3.75 per 1,000 population at risk compare
- 56 Panama 3.5 per 1,000 population at risk compare
More health data for Namibia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.75 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6445 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,046 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 561 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0644 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk in Namibia?
- New cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk in Namibia was 7.2 per 1,000 population at risk in 2024, according to World Health Organization (Global Health Observatory), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest new cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 69.81 per 1,000 population at risk in 2001.
- What is the lowest new cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.55 per 1,000 population at risk in 2010.
- How does Namibia rank for new cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk?
- Namibia ranks 53rd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.8%. 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), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of New cases of malaria per 1,000 people at risk. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted by certain types of mosquitoes.