Reported clinical malaria cases in Namibia
Namibia: Reported clinical malaria cases was 1,860 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported clinical malaria cases in Namibia, 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
In 2011, reported clinical malaria cases in Namibia stood at 1,860 total.
That represents a change of up 234.5% on the previous year and down 99.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported clinical malaria cases in Namibia peaked at 610,799 total in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 total, in 1990.
That places Namibia 39th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported clinical malaria cases in Namibia, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 total | — |
| 1991 | 0 total | — |
| 1992 | 0 total | — |
| 1993 | 380,530 total | — |
| 1994 | 401,519 total | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 275,442 total | -31.4% |
| 1996 | 345,177 total | +25.3% |
| 1997 | 390,601 total | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 353,110 total | -9.6% |
| 1999 | 429,571 total | +21.7% |
| 2000 | 0 total | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 538,512 total | — |
| 2002 | 445,803 total | -17.2% |
| 2003 | 468,259 total | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 610,799 total | +30.4% |
| 2005 | 339,204 total | -44.5% |
| 2006 | 27,690 total | -91.8% |
| 2007 | 4,242 total | -84.7% |
| 2008 | 1,092 total | -74.3% |
| 2009 | 505 total | -53.8% |
| 2010 | 556 total | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 1,860 total | +234.5% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 1,860 total is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 228,186 total, 1% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 1,860 total is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 50,512 total, 4% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 257,595 total | 0 total | 429,571 total | 10 |
| 2000s | 243,611 total | 0 total | 610,799 total | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,208 total | 556 total | 1,860 total | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported clinical malaria cases in Namibia?
- Reported clinical malaria cases in Namibia was 1,860 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 610,799 total in 2004.
- What is the lowest reported clinical malaria cases recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 total in 1990.
- How does Namibia rank for reported clinical malaria cases?
- Namibia ranks 39th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported clinical malaria cases rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.7%. 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 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