Reported malaria deaths in Kenya
Kenya: Reported malaria deaths was 713 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported malaria deaths in Kenya, 1998–2011
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 malaria deaths in Kenya stood at 713 total.
The figure is down 97.3% on the previous year and down 98.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported malaria deaths in Kenya peaked at 51,842 total in 2003 and was at its lowest, 665 total, in 1998.
Kenya ranks 23rd of 45 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,105 total | 665 total | 1,545 total | 2 |
| 2000s | 43,772 total | 25,403 total | 51,842 total | 7 |
| 2010s | 13,365 total | 713 total | 26,017 total | 2 |
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More health data for Kenya
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,119 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 16,059 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 3 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 3 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 504,714 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 527,528 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 526,588 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 546,326 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 548,338 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 564,731 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported malaria deaths in Kenya?
- Reported malaria deaths in Kenya was 713 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 51,842 total in 2003.
- What is the lowest reported malaria deaths recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 665 total in 1998.
- How does Kenya rank for reported malaria deaths?
- Kenya ranks 23rd out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported malaria deaths rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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