Number of deaths from malaria in French Guiana
French Guiana: Number of deaths from malaria was 0 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0 Deaths
World rank
66th
of 109 countries
All-time high
5 Deaths
in 2003
All-time low
0 Deaths
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Number of deaths from malaria in French Guiana, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2024, number of deaths from malaria in French Guiana stood at 0 Deaths. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from malaria in French Guiana peaked at 5 Deaths in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 Deaths, in 2000.
French Guiana ranks 66th of 109 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 French Guiana, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 3 Deaths | — |
| 2002 | 2 Deaths | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 5 Deaths | +150.0% |
| 2004 | 1 Deaths | -80.0% |
| 2005 | 2 Deaths | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 5 Deaths | +150.0% |
| 2007 | 5 Deaths | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 Deaths | -60.0% |
| 2009 | 1 Deaths | -50.0% |
| 2010 | 1 Deaths | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2 Deaths | +100.0% |
| 2012 | 2 Deaths | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3 Deaths | +50.0% |
| 2014 | 0 Deaths | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2016 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2017 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2018 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2019 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2020 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2021 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2022 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2023 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2024 | 0 Deaths | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 5 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 3 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 5 |
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More health data for French Guiana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -5 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 639.8 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Life expectancy 76.98 years (2023)
- Life expectancy vs. GDP per capita 76.98 years (2023)
- Life expectancy vs. Electoral Democracy Index 76.98 years (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. child mortality 3.39 live births per woman (2023)
- Life expectancy for people of different ages 76.98 years (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. child mortality rate 2.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from malaria in French Guiana?
- Number of deaths from malaria in French Guiana was 0 Deaths in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of deaths from malaria recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 5 Deaths in 2003.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from malaria recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Deaths in 2000.
- How does French Guiana rank for number of deaths from malaria?
- French Guiana ranks 66th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this French Guiana data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor 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 annual number of deaths from malaria.