Number of confirmed malaria cases in Botswana

Botswana: Number of confirmed malaria cases was 290 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
290
Change on year
down 55.5%
World rank
84th
of 101 countries
All-time high
1,909
in 2017
All-time low
272
in 2019
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Number of confirmed malaria cases in Botswana, 2015–2024

5001.0k1.5k2.0k2015201920242015: 3322016: 7232017: 1.9k2018: 5852019: 2722020: 9532021: 7292022: 4462023: 6512024: 290

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Botswana recorded 290 for number of confirmed malaria cases in 2024.

The figure is down 55.5% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of confirmed malaria cases in Botswana peaked at 1,909 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 272, in 2019.

Botswana ranks 84th of 101 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 764.2 272 1,909 5
2020s 613.8 290 953 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of confirmed malaria cases in Botswana?
Number of confirmed malaria cases in Botswana was 290 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest number of confirmed malaria cases recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 1,909 in 2017.
What is the lowest number of confirmed malaria cases recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 272 in 2019.
How does Botswana rank for number of confirmed malaria cases?
Botswana ranks 84th out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of confirmed malaria cases rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of confirmed malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of confirmed malaria cases
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
110 places, 1,047 data points, 2015–2024
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