Malaria cases reported in South Africa
South Africa: Malaria cases reported was 735 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in South Africa, 2000–2024
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 South Africa is 735, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 86.1% on the previous year and down 93.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in South Africa peaked at 26,506 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 735, in 2024.
That places South Africa 69th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12,726 | 6,072 | 26,506 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,194 | 4,323 | 23,381 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,101 | 735 | 5,291 | 5 |
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More health data for South Africa
- 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)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 541,701 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 531,146 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 530,424 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 516,548 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 516,787 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 501,669 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in South Africa?
- Malaria cases reported in South Africa was 735 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 26,506 in 2001.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 735 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for malaria cases reported?
- South Africa ranks 69th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.7%. 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 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).