Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in South Africa
South Africa: Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases was 590 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in South Africa, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in South Africa is 590, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of down 88.8% on the previous year and down 88.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in South Africa peaked at 23,381 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 590, in 2024.
South Africa ranks 60th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,946 | — |
| 2016 | 4,323 | -12.6% |
| 2017 | 23,381 | +440.9% |
| 2018 | 9,562 | -59.1% |
| 2019 | 4,821 | -49.6% |
| 2020 | 4,463 | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 1,598 | -64.2% |
| 2022 | 2,043 | +27.8% |
| 2023 | 5,291 | +159.0% |
| 2024 | 590 | -88.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 590 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5, 62.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 590 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.22 million, 0% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,407 | 4,323 | 23,381 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2,797 | 590 | 5,291 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 57 Namibia 3,134 compare
- 58 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1,447 compare
- 59 Dominican Republic 1,203 compare
- 61 Nicaragua 566 compare
- 62 Iran, Islamic Republic of 537 compare
- 63 Costa Rica 232 compare
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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in South Africa?
- Number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in South Africa was 590 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23,381 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 590 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases?
- South Africa ranks 60th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.1%. 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 P. falciparum malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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