Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Namibia
Namibia: Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases was 3,134 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Namibia, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Namibia is 3,134, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 73.4% on the previous year and down 65.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Namibia peaked at 54,268 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,340, in 2019.
Namibia ranks 57th of 100 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 P. falciparum malaria cases in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,162 | — |
| 2016 | 19,510 | +112.9% |
| 2017 | 54,268 | +178.2% |
| 2018 | 30,567 | -43.7% |
| 2019 | 2,340 | -92.3% |
| 2020 | 12,294 | +425.4% |
| 2021 | 12,979 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 10,301 | -20.6% |
| 2023 | 11,794 | +14.5% |
| 2024 | 3,134 | -73.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23,169 | 2,340 | 54,268 | 5 |
| 2020s | 10,100 | 3,134 | 12,979 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 54 Bangladesh 6,264 compare
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- 58 Bolivia 1,447 compare
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- 60 South Africa 590 compare
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 561 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1839 units per person (2025)
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- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Namibia?
- Number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Namibia was 3,134 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 54,268 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,340 in 2019.
- How does Namibia rank for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases?
- Namibia ranks 57th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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