Malaria cases reported in Namibia
Namibia: Malaria cases reported was 10,540 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Namibia, 2001–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
Analysis
The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in Namibia is 10,540, 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, malaria cases reported in Namibia peaked at 54,268 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 194, in 2012.
Namibia ranks 58th of 107 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.
Malaria cases reported in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 41,636 | — |
| 2002 | 23,984 | -42.4% |
| 2003 | 20,295 | -15.4% |
| 2004 | 36,043 | +77.6% |
| 2005 | 23,339 | -35.2% |
| 2006 | 27,690 | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 4,242 | -84.7% |
| 2008 | 1,092 | -74.3% |
| 2009 | 505 | -53.8% |
| 2010 | 556 | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 1,525 | +174.3% |
| 2012 | 194 | -87.3% |
| 2013 | 4,775 | +2361.3% |
| 2014 | 15,692 | +228.6% |
| 2015 | 9,162 | -41.6% |
| 2016 | 19,510 | +112.9% |
| 2017 | 54,268 | +178.2% |
| 2018 | 30,567 | -43.7% |
| 2019 | 2,376 | -92.2% |
| 2020 | 12,294 | +417.4% |
| 2021 | 12,979 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 10,301 | -20.6% |
| 2023 | 11,794 | +14.5% |
| 2024 | 10,540 | -10.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 10,540 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,236, 19% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 10,540 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 million, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Malaria cases reported in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +2361.3% | 194 | 4,775 |
| 2020 | +417.4% | 2,376 | 12,294 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19,870 | 505 | 41,636 | 9 |
| 2010s | 13,862 | 194 | 54,268 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,582 | 10,301 | 12,979 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 55 Bolivia 15,704 compare
- 56 Bangladesh 13,072 compare
- 57 Panama 10,600 compare
- 59 Philippines 8,848 compare
- 60 Thailand 7,878 compare
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 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 malaria cases reported in Namibia?
- Malaria cases reported in Namibia was 10,540 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
- What is the highest malaria cases reported recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 54,268 in 2017.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 194 in 2012.
- How does Namibia rank for malaria cases reported?
- Namibia ranks 58th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported 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 Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m, published as part of Malaria cases reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).