Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population) in Namibia
Namibia: Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population) was 7.2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.2
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
55th
of 121 countries
All-time high
69.81
in 2001
All-time low
1.55
in 2010
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Namibia, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Namibia stood at 7.2.
The figure is down 12.6% on the previous year and down 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Namibia peaked at 69.81 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.55, in 2010.
That places Namibia 55th out of 121 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.
Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53.57 | — |
| 2001 | 69.81 | +30.3% |
| 2002 | 46.92 | -32.8% |
| 2003 | 44.39 | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 68.43 | +54.2% |
| 2005 | 41.83 | -38.9% |
| 2006 | 43.12 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 12.9 | -70.1% |
| 2008 | 7.44 | -42.3% |
| 2009 | 3.68 | -50.6% |
| 2010 | 1.55 | -58.0% |
| 2011 | 1.81 | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 3.13 | +72.6% |
| 2013 | 4.39 | +40.1% |
| 2014 | 14.05 | +220.2% |
| 2015 | 7.99 | -43.1% |
| 2016 | 16.55 | +107.3% |
| 2017 | 44.81 | +170.7% |
| 2018 | 24.55 | -45.2% |
| 2019 | 2.71 | -89.0% |
| 2020 | 9.32 | +243.9% |
| 2021 | 9.56 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 7.38 | -22.8% |
| 2023 | 8.24 | +11.7% |
| 2024 | 7.2 | -12.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 7.2 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.77, 56% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 7.2 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 213.58, 3% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.21 | 3.68 | 69.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.15 | 1.55 | 44.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.34 | 7.2 | 9.56 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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 incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Namibia?
- Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Namibia was 7.2 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 69.81 in 2001.
- What is the lowest malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.55 in 2010.
- How does Namibia rank for malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk?
- Namibia ranks 55th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria incidence per 1,000 population 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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