Reported malaria deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Reported malaria deaths was 23,748 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported malaria deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2011
Source: World Health Organization Global Malaria Programme (http://www.who.int/malaria/world_malaria_report_2009/all_mal2009_annexes.pdf). Measured in total.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported malaria deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo is 23,748 total, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 5,608.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported malaria deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 23,748 total in 2011 and was at its lowest, 416 total, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 1st of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported malaria deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,856 total | — |
| 2001 | 416 total | -89.2% |
| 2002 | 2,152 total | +417.3% |
| 2003 | 989 total | -54.0% |
| 2004 | 13,613 total | +1276.4% |
| 2005 | 15,322 total | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 12,970 total | -15.4% |
| 2007 | 14,372 total | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 17,940 total | +24.8% |
| 2009 | 21,168 total | +18.0% |
| 2010 | 23,476 total | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 23,748 total | +1.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 23,748 total is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 858 total, 27.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 23,748 total is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,321 total, 18.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,280 total | 416 total | 21,168 total | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,612 total | 23,476 total | 23,748 total | 2 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported malaria deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Reported malaria deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo was 23,748 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 23,748 total in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported malaria deaths recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 416 total in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for reported malaria deaths?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported malaria deaths rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,608.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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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