Reported malaria deaths in Botswana

Botswana: Reported malaria deaths was 8 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
8 total
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
38th
of 45 countries
All-time high
141 total
in 1997
All-time low
6 total
in 2007
Years of data
14
1997–2011

Reported malaria deaths in Botswana, 1997–2011

0501001501997200420111997: 141 total1998: 23 total1999: 49 total2001: 29 total2002: 23 total2003: 18 total2004: 19 total2005: 11 total2006: 40 total2007: 6 total2008: 12 total2009: 6 total2010: 8 total2011: 8 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

The most recent figure for reported malaria deaths in Botswana is 8 total, measured in 2011.

The figure is down 72.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported malaria deaths in Botswana peaked at 141 total in 1997 and was at its lowest, 6 total, in 2007.

That places Botswana 38th out of 45 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 71 total 23 total 141 total 3
2000s 18.22 total 6 total 40 total 9
2010s 8 total 8 total 8 total 2

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 35 Comoros 19 total compare
  2. 35 Sao Tome and Principe 19 total compare
  3. 37 Eritrea 12 total compare
  4. 38 Eswatini 8 total compare
  5. 40 Somalia 5 total compare
  6. 41 Cape Verde 4 total compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported malaria deaths in Botswana?
Reported malaria deaths in Botswana was 8 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 malaria deaths recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 141 total in 1997.
What is the lowest reported malaria deaths recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 6 total in 2007.
How does Botswana rank for reported malaria deaths?
Botswana ranks 38th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
Is reported malaria deaths rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana 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 malaria deaths (total). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Reported malaria deaths (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
51 places, 658 data points, 1990–2011
Last refreshed

Reported malaria deaths include all deaths in health facilities that are attributed to malaria, whether or not confirmed by microscopy or by RDT. Deaths reported before 2000 can be probable and confirmed or only confirmed deaths depending on the country