Number of deaths from malaria in Djibouti
Djibouti: Number of deaths from malaria was 118 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from malaria in Djibouti, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Djibouti recorded 118 deaths for number of deaths from malaria in 2021.
The figure is down 8.5% on the previous year and up 2,260.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from malaria in Djibouti peaked at 129 deaths in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.63 deaths, in 2010.
That places Djibouti 47th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of deaths from malaria in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.89 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 4.68 deaths | -20.5% |
| 2002 | 4.61 deaths | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 7.54 deaths | +63.6% |
| 2004 | 4.03 deaths | -46.6% |
| 2005 | 4.69 deaths | +16.4% |
| 2006 | 30.38 deaths | +547.8% |
| 2007 | 5.24 deaths | -82.8% |
| 2008 | 5.02 deaths | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 7.47 deaths | +48.8% |
| 2010 | 2.63 deaths | -64.8% |
| 2011 | 5 deaths | +90.1% |
| 2012 | 5 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 13 deaths | +160.0% |
| 2014 | 28 deaths | +115.4% |
| 2015 | 24 deaths | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 30 deaths | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 26 deaths | -13.3% |
| 2018 | 43 deaths | +65.4% |
| 2019 | 97 deaths | +125.6% |
| 2020 | 129 deaths | +33.0% |
| 2021 | 118 deaths | -8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.96 deaths | 4.03 deaths | 30.38 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.36 deaths | 2.63 deaths | 97 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 123.5 deaths | 118 deaths | 129 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 44 Eritrea 211 deaths compare
- 45 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 156 deaths compare
- 46 Solomon Islands 132.58 deaths compare
- 48 Afghanistan 95.04 deaths compare
- 49 Haiti 78.4 deaths compare
- 50 Brazil 66.84 deaths compare
More health data for Djibouti
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2173 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,107 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 197 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 30-34, female, annual growth rate 1.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0392 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.0389 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from malaria in Djibouti?
- Number of deaths from malaria in Djibouti was 118 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 129 deaths in 2020.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.63 deaths in 2010.
- How does Djibouti rank for number of deaths from malaria?
- Djibouti ranks 47th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from malaria rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,260.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti 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.