Reported clinical malaria cases (total) in Gambia
Gambia: Reported clinical malaria cases (total) was 261,967 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported clinical malaria cases in Gambia, 1990–2011
Source: World Health Organization Global Malaria Programme (http://www.who.int/malaria/world_malaria_report_2009/all_mal2009_annexes.pdf). Measured in total.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 261,967 total for reported clinical malaria cases in 2011.
That represents a change of up 125.1% on the previous year and down 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported clinical malaria cases in Gambia peaked at 620,767 total in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 total, in 1993.
Gambia ranks 21st of 48 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.
Reported clinical malaria cases (total) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 222,538 total | — |
| 1991 | 215,414 total | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 188,035 total | -12.7% |
| 1993 | 0 total | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 299,824 total | — |
| 1995 | 135,909 total | -54.7% |
| 1996 | 266,189 total | +95.9% |
| 1997 | 325,555 total | +22.3% |
| 1998 | 0 total | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 127,899 total | — |
| 2000 | 0 total | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 481,590 total | — |
| 2002 | 620,767 total | +28.9% |
| 2003 | 540,165 total | -13.0% |
| 2004 | 395,043 total | -26.9% |
| 2005 | 329,426 total | -16.6% |
| 2006 | 427,598 total | +29.8% |
| 2007 | 439,798 total | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 39,164 total | -91.1% |
| 2009 | 50,378 total | +28.6% |
| 2010 | 116,353 total | +131.0% |
| 2011 | 261,967 total | +125.1% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 261,967 total is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 228,186 total, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 261,967 total is below the median for low income countries, which is 305,767 total, 86% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 178,136 total | 0 total | 325,555 total | 10 |
| 2000s | 332,393 total | 0 total | 620,767 total | 10 |
| 2010s | 189,160 total | 116,353 total | 261,967 total | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported clinical malaria cases in Gambia?
- Reported clinical malaria cases in Gambia was 261,967 total in 2011, according to World Health Organization Global Malaria Programme (http://www.who.int/malaria/world_malaria_report_2009/all_mal2009_annexes.pdf).
- What is the highest reported clinical malaria cases recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 620,767 total in 2002.
- What is the lowest reported clinical malaria cases recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 total in 1993.
- How does Gambia rank for reported clinical malaria cases?
- Gambia ranks 21st out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported clinical malaria cases rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization Global Malaria Programme (http://www.who.int/malaria/world_malaria_report_2009/all_mal2009_annexes.pdf), published as part of Reported clinical malaria cases (total). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of clinical malaria cases reported are the sum of cases confirmed by slide examination or RDT and probable and unconfirmed cases (cases that were not tested but treated as malaria). NMCPs often collect data on the number of suspected cases, those t