Number of indigenous malaria cases in South Africa
South Africa: Number of indigenous malaria cases was 735 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of indigenous malaria cases in South Africa, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of indigenous malaria cases in South Africa is 735, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 86.1% on the previous year and down 85.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of indigenous malaria cases in South Africa peaked at 23,381 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 735, in 2024.
South Africa ranks 69th of 102 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 indigenous malaria cases in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,959 | — |
| 2016 | 4,323 | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 23,381 | +440.9% |
| 2018 | 9,562 | -59.1% |
| 2019 | 4,821 | -49.6% |
| 2020 | 4,463 | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 2,972 | -33.4% |
| 2022 | 2,043 | -31.3% |
| 2023 | 5,291 | +159.0% |
| 2024 | 735 | -86.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,409 | 4,323 | 23,381 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3,101 | 735 | 5,291 | 5 |
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More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 2.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0116 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 4.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0115 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of indigenous malaria cases in South Africa?
- Number of indigenous malaria cases in South Africa was 735 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of indigenous malaria cases recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23,381 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of indigenous malaria cases recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 735 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for number of indigenous malaria cases?
- South Africa ranks 69th out of 102 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of indigenous malaria cases rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of indigenous malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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