Reported malaria deaths in Malawi
Malawi: Reported malaria deaths was 6,674 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported malaria deaths in Malawi, 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 malaria deaths in Malawi stood at 6,674 total.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.7% on the previous year and up 98.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported malaria deaths in Malawi peaked at 57,649 total in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3,355 total, in 2001.
That places Malawi 4th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported malaria deaths in Malawi, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 57,649 total | — |
| 1997 | 35,982 total | -37.6% |
| 1999 | 4,747 total | -86.8% |
| 2001 | 3,355 total | -29.3% |
| 2002 | 5,775 total | +72.1% |
| 2003 | 4,767 total | -17.5% |
| 2004 | 3,457 total | -27.5% |
| 2005 | 5,070 total | +46.7% |
| 2006 | 6,464 total | +27.5% |
| 2007 | 7,486 total | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 8,048 total | +7.5% |
| 2009 | 8,915 total | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 8,206 total | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 6,674 total | -18.7% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 6,674 total is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 858 total, 7.8× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 6,674 total is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,321 total, 5.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32,793 total | 4,747 total | 57,649 total | 3 |
| 2000s | 5,926 total | 3,355 total | 8,915 total | 9 |
| 2010s | 7,440 total | 6,674 total | 8,206 total | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported malaria deaths in Malawi?
- Reported malaria deaths in Malawi was 6,674 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 57,649 total in 1990.
- What is the lowest reported malaria deaths recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,355 total in 2001.
- How does Malawi rank for reported malaria deaths?
- Malawi ranks 4th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported malaria deaths rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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