Reported clinical malaria cases in Malawi
Malawi: Reported clinical malaria cases was 304,499 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported clinical malaria cases in Malawi, 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
The most recent figure for reported clinical malaria cases in Malawi is 304,499 total, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 95.6% on the previous year and down 92.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported clinical malaria cases in Malawi peaked at 6.85 million total in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 total, in 1991.
That places Malawi 20th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 in Malawi, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.87 million total | — |
| 1991 | 0 total | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 total | — |
| 1993 | 4.69 million total | — |
| 1994 | 4.74 million total | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 0 total | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 6.18 million total | — |
| 1997 | 2.76 million total | -55.3% |
| 1998 | 2.99 million total | +8.1% |
| 1999 | 4.19 million total | +40.4% |
| 2000 | 3.65 million total | -13.0% |
| 2001 | 3.82 million total | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 2.78 million total | -27.2% |
| 2003 | 3.36 million total | +20.7% |
| 2004 | 2.87 million total | -14.5% |
| 2005 | 3.69 million total | +28.5% |
| 2006 | 4.50 million total | +22.0% |
| 2007 | 4.79 million total | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 5.19 million total | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 6.18 million total | +19.3% |
| 2010 | 6.85 million total | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 304,499 total | -95.6% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 304,499 total is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 228,186 total, 1.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 304,499 total is below the median for low income countries, which is 305,767 total, 100% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.94 million total | 0 total | 6.18 million total | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.08 million total | 2.78 million total | 6.18 million total | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.58 million total | 304,499 total | 6.85 million total | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported clinical malaria cases in Malawi?
- Reported clinical malaria cases in Malawi was 304,499 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 6.85 million total in 2010.
- What is the lowest reported clinical malaria cases recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 total in 1991.
- How does Malawi rank for reported clinical malaria cases?
- Malawi ranks 20th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported clinical malaria cases rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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