Reported malaria deaths (total) in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Reported malaria deaths (total) was 19 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported malaria deaths in Sao Tome and Principe, 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
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 19 total for reported malaria deaths in 2011.
That represents a change of up 35.7% on the previous year and down 92.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported malaria deaths in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 321 total in 2002 and was at its lowest, 3 total, in 2007.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 35th 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.
Reported malaria deaths (total) in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 154 total | — |
| 2000 | 254 total | +64.9% |
| 2001 | 248 total | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 321 total | +29.4% |
| 2003 | 193 total | -39.9% |
| 2004 | 169 total | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 85 total | -49.7% |
| 2006 | 26 total | -69.4% |
| 2007 | 3 total | -88.5% |
| 2008 | 16 total | +433.3% |
| 2009 | 23 total | +43.8% |
| 2010 | 14 total | -39.1% |
| 2011 | 19 total | +35.7% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 19 total is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 858 total, 2% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 19 total is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 643.5 total, 3% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported malaria deaths (total) in Sao Tome and Principe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +433.3% | 3 total | 16 total |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 154 total | 154 total | 154 total | 1 |
| 2000s | 133.8 total | 3 total | 321 total | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.5 total | 14 total | 19 total | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported malaria deaths in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Reported malaria deaths in Sao Tome and Principe was 19 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 321 total in 2002.
- What is the lowest reported malaria deaths recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 total in 2007.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for reported malaria deaths?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 35th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported malaria deaths rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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