Reported clinical malaria cases in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Reported clinical malaria cases was 319,935 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported clinical malaria cases in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe stood at 319,935 total.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.3% on the previous year and up 711.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported clinical malaria cases in Zimbabwe peaked at 1.85 million total in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 total, in 2000.
Zimbabwe ranks 18th 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 in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 662,613 total | — |
| 1991 | 581,168 total | -12.3% |
| 1992 | 420,137 total | -27.7% |
| 1993 | 877,734 total | +108.9% |
| 1994 | 324,188 total | -63.1% |
| 1995 | 761,791 total | +135.0% |
| 1996 | 1.70 million total | +122.7% |
| 1997 | 1.85 million total | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 1.72 million total | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 1.80 million total | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 0 total | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 total | — |
| 2002 | 0 total | — |
| 2003 | 0 total | — |
| 2004 | 1.82 million total | — |
| 2005 | 1.49 million total | -17.7% |
| 2006 | 39,404 total | -97.4% |
| 2007 | 116,518 total | +195.7% |
| 2008 | 32,788 total | -71.9% |
| 2009 | 114,028 total | +247.8% |
| 2010 | 249,379 total | +118.7% |
| 2011 | 319,935 total | +28.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 319,935 total is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 228,186 total, 1.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 319,935 total is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 50,512 total, 6.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.07 million total | 324,188 total | 1.85 million total | 10 |
| 2000s | 361,273 total | 0 total | 1.82 million total | 10 |
| 2010s | 284,657 total | 249,379 total | 319,935 total | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported clinical malaria cases in Zimbabwe?
- Reported clinical malaria cases in Zimbabwe was 319,935 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.85 million total in 1997.
- What is the lowest reported clinical malaria cases recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 total in 2000.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for reported clinical malaria cases?
- Zimbabwe ranks 18th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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