Number of deaths from malaria in Botswana
Botswana: Number of deaths from malaria was 4 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from malaria in Botswana, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of deaths from malaria in Botswana is 4 deaths, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 55.6% on the previous year and down 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from malaria in Botswana peaked at 39.8 deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3 deaths, in 2012.
That places Botswana 61st out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of deaths from malaria in Botswana, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 39.8 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 25.13 deaths | -36.9% |
| 2002 | 19.5 deaths | -22.4% |
| 2003 | 13.06 deaths | -33.0% |
| 2004 | 14.95 deaths | +14.5% |
| 2005 | 8.96 deaths | -40.1% |
| 2006 | 33.22 deaths | +270.8% |
| 2007 | 5 deaths | -84.9% |
| 2008 | 13.91 deaths | +178.2% |
| 2009 | 6 deaths | -56.9% |
| 2010 | 8 deaths | +33.3% |
| 2011 | 7 deaths | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 3 deaths | -57.1% |
| 2013 | 6 deaths | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 22 deaths | +266.7% |
| 2015 | 4 deaths | -81.8% |
| 2016 | 3 deaths | -25.0% |
| 2017 | 17 deaths | +466.7% |
| 2018 | 7 deaths | -58.8% |
| 2019 | 6 deaths | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 9 deaths | +50.0% |
| 2021 | 4 deaths | -55.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.95 deaths | 5 deaths | 39.8 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.3 deaths | 3 deaths | 22 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.5 deaths | 4 deaths | 9 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from malaria in Botswana?
- Number of deaths from malaria in Botswana was 4 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 39.8 deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 deaths in 2012.
- How does Botswana rank for number of deaths from malaria?
- Botswana ranks 61st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from malaria rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of deaths from malaria. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from malaria in both sexes.