Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in South Africa
South Africa: Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy was 1,299 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in South Africa, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in South Africa is 1,299, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.9% on the previous year and up 65.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in South Africa peaked at 9,592 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 477, in 2019.
South Africa ranks 65th of 99 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 malaria positive cases by microscopy in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 785 | — |
| 2016 | 1,219 | +55.3% |
| 2017 | 9,592 | +686.9% |
| 2018 | 2,666 | -72.2% |
| 2019 | 477 | -82.1% |
| 2020 | 622 | +30.4% |
| 2021 | 1,426 | +129.3% |
| 2022 | 1,190 | -16.5% |
| 2023 | 1,161 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 1,299 | +11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,948 | 477 | 9,592 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1,140 | 622 | 1,426 | 5 |
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0197 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in South Africa?
- Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in South Africa was 1,299 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of malaria positive cases by microscopy recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9,592 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of malaria positive cases by microscopy recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 477 in 2019.
- How does South Africa rank for number of malaria positive cases by microscopy?
- South Africa ranks 65th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of malaria positive cases by microscopy rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.5%. 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 malaria positive cases by microscopy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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