Reported clinical malaria cases in South Africa

South Africa: Reported clinical malaria cases was 9,866 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
9,866 total
Change on year
up 154.6%
World rank
34th
of 48 countries
All-time high
64,624 total
in 2000
All-time low
2,759 total
in 2009
Years of data
22
1990–2011

Reported clinical malaria cases in South Africa, 1990–2011

020.0k40.0k60.0k1990200020111990: 6.8k total1991: 4.7k total1992: 2.9k total1993: 13.3k total1994: 10.3k total1995: 8.8k total1996: 27.0k total1997: 23.1k total1998: 26.4k total1999: 51.4k total2000: 64.6k total2001: 26.5k total2002: 15.6k total2003: 13.5k total2004: 13.4k total2005: 7.8k total2006: 12.1k total2007: 6.3k total2008: 7.8k total2009: 2.8k total2010: 3.9k total2011: 9.9k total

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 South Africa stood at 9,866 total.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 154.6% on the previous year and down 62.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported clinical malaria cases in South Africa peaked at 64,624 total in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,759 total, in 2009.

That places South Africa 34th 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 South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Reported clinical malaria cases (total) in South Africa, 1990 to 2011.
Year total Change
1990 6,822 total
1991 4,693 total -31.2%
1992 2,872 total -38.8%
1993 13,285 total +362.6%
1994 10,289 total -22.6%
1995 8,750 total -15.0%
1996 27,035 total +209.0%
1997 23,121 total -14.5%
1998 26,445 total +14.4%
1999 51,444 total +94.5%
2000 64,624 total +25.6%
2001 26,506 total -59.0%
2002 15,649 total -41.0%
2003 13,459 total -14.0%
2004 13,399 total -0.4%
2005 7,755 total -42.1%
2006 12,098 total +56.0%
2007 6,327 total -47.7%
2008 7,796 total +23.2%
2009 2,759 total -64.6%
2010 3,875 total +40.4%
2011 9,866 total +154.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 17,476 total 2,872 total 51,444 total 10
2000s 17,037 total 2,759 total 64,624 total 10
2010s 6,870 total 3,875 total 9,866 total 2

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 31 Cote d'Ivoire 29,976 total compare
  2. 32 Comoros 24,856 total compare
  3. 33 Equatorial Guinea 22,466 total compare
  4. 35 Gabon 8,566 total compare
  5. 36 Sao Tome and Principe 8,442 total compare
  6. 37 Somalia 3,351 total compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported clinical malaria cases in South Africa?
Reported clinical malaria cases in South Africa was 9,866 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 South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 64,624 total in 2000.
What is the lowest reported clinical malaria cases recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 2,759 total in 2009.
How does South Africa rank for reported clinical malaria cases?
South Africa ranks 34th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
Is reported clinical malaria cases rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.8%. 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 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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Indicator
Reported clinical malaria cases (total)
Unit
total
Source
World Health Organization Global Malaria Programme (http://www.who.int/malaria/world_malaria_report_2009/all_mal2009_annexes.pdf)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
54 places, 1,168 data points, 1990–2011
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