Number of deaths from malaria in Colombia
Colombia: Number of deaths from malaria was 21.59 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from malaria in Colombia, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, number of deaths from malaria in Colombia stood at 21.59 deaths.
That represents a change of up 36.2% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from malaria in Colombia peaked at 167.78 deaths in 2001 and was at its lowest, 11.33 deaths, in 2019.
Colombia ranks 56th of 194 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.
Number of deaths from malaria in Colombia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 125.38 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 167.78 deaths | +33.8% |
| 2002 | 160.58 deaths | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 119.62 deaths | -25.5% |
| 2004 | 131.09 deaths | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 92.01 deaths | -29.8% |
| 2006 | 80.61 deaths | -12.4% |
| 2007 | 68.94 deaths | -14.5% |
| 2008 | 57.53 deaths | -16.6% |
| 2009 | 29.36 deaths | -49.0% |
| 2010 | 44.17 deaths | +50.4% |
| 2011 | 25.39 deaths | -42.5% |
| 2012 | 25.98 deaths | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 14.74 deaths | -43.3% |
| 2014 | 19.25 deaths | +30.6% |
| 2015 | 27.88 deaths | +44.8% |
| 2016 | 51.63 deaths | +85.2% |
| 2017 | 20.71 deaths | -59.9% |
| 2018 | 18.72 deaths | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 11.33 deaths | -39.5% |
| 2020 | 15.85 deaths | +39.9% |
| 2021 | 21.59 deaths | +36.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 103.29 deaths | 29.36 deaths | 167.78 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.98 deaths | 11.33 deaths | 51.63 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.72 deaths | 15.85 deaths | 21.59 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from malaria in Colombia?
- Number of deaths from malaria in Colombia was 21.59 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 167.78 deaths in 2001.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.33 deaths in 2019.
- How does Colombia rank for number of deaths from malaria?
- Colombia ranks 56th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from malaria rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.