Reported malaria deaths in Cameroon
Cameroon: Reported malaria deaths was 3,808 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported malaria deaths in Cameroon, 2005–2011
Source: World Health Organization Global Malaria Programme (http://www.who.int/malaria/world_malaria_report_2009/all_mal2009_annexes.pdf). Measured in total.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 3,808 total for reported malaria deaths in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.0% on the previous year and up 355.5% over ten years.
That places Cameroon 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
Reported malaria deaths in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 836 total | — |
| 2006 | 930 total | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 1,811 total | +94.7% |
| 2008 | 7,673 total | +323.7% |
| 2009 | 4,943 total | -35.6% |
| 2010 | 4,536 total | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 3,808 total | -16.0% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 3,808 total is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 858 total, 4.4× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 3,808 total is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 643.5 total, 5.9× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,239 total | 836 total | 7,673 total | 5 |
| 2010s | 4,172 total | 3,808 total | 4,536 total | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 786.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,841 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 17 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0746 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported malaria deaths in Cameroon?
- Reported malaria deaths in Cameroon was 3,808 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 7,673 total in 2008.
- What is the lowest reported malaria deaths recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 836 total in 2005.
- How does Cameroon rank for reported malaria deaths?
- Cameroon ranks 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported malaria deaths rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 355.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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
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