Number of deaths from malaria in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Number of deaths from malaria was 132.58 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from malaria in Solomon Islands, 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 Solomon Islands is 132.58 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from malaria in Solomon Islands peaked at 614.47 deaths in 2004 and was at its lowest, 56 deaths, in 2014.
That places Solomon Islands 46th 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 Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 444.51 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 489.6 deaths | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 479.51 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 420.34 deaths | -12.3% |
| 2004 | 614.47 deaths | +46.2% |
| 2005 | 509.45 deaths | -17.1% |
| 2006 | 511.09 deaths | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 271.76 deaths | -46.8% |
| 2008 | 146.21 deaths | -46.2% |
| 2009 | 142 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 163 deaths | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 108 deaths | -33.7% |
| 2012 | 89 deaths | -17.6% |
| 2013 | 83 deaths | -6.7% |
| 2014 | 56 deaths | -32.5% |
| 2015 | 57 deaths | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 103 deaths | +80.7% |
| 2017 | 134 deaths | +30.1% |
| 2018 | 109 deaths | -18.7% |
| 2019 | 158 deaths | +45.0% |
| 2020 | 123 deaths | -22.2% |
| 2021 | 132.58 deaths | +7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 402.89 deaths | 142 deaths | 614.47 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 106 deaths | 56 deaths | 163 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 127.79 deaths | 123 deaths | 132.58 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Solomon Islands
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.85 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8993 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 863.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 106 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 5.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0105 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 4.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0109 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from malaria in Solomon Islands?
- Number of deaths from malaria in Solomon Islands was 132.58 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 Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 614.47 deaths in 2004.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 56 deaths in 2014.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for number of deaths from malaria?
- Solomon Islands ranks 46th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from malaria rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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.