Reported malaria deaths in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Reported malaria deaths was 3,573 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
3,573 total
Change on year
down 56.4%
World rank
8th
of 45 countries
All-time high
8,188 total
in 2010
All-time low
50 total
in 2005
Years of data
11
2001–2011

Reported malaria deaths in Sierra Leone, 2001–2011

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2001200620112001: 328 total2002: 461 total2003: 157 total2004: 126 total2005: 50 total2006: 90 total2007: 324 total2008: 871 total2009: 1.7k total2010: 8.2k total2011: 3.6k total

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 Sierra Leone stood at 3,573 total.

The figure is down 56.4% on the previous year and up 989.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported malaria deaths in Sierra Leone peaked at 8,188 total in 2010 and was at its lowest, 50 total, in 2005.

Sierra Leone ranks 8th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 460.11 total 50 total 1,734 total 9
2010s 5,880 total 3,573 total 8,188 total 2

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 5 Uganda 5,958 total compare
  2. 6 Zambia 4,540 total compare
  3. 7 Cameroon 3,808 total compare
  4. 9 Nigeria 3,353 total compare
  5. 10 Ghana 3,259 total compare
  6. 11 Mozambique 3,086 total compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported malaria deaths in Sierra Leone?
Reported malaria deaths in Sierra Leone was 3,573 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 Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 8,188 total in 2010.
What is the lowest reported malaria deaths recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 50 total in 2005.
How does Sierra Leone rank for reported malaria deaths?
Sierra Leone ranks 8th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
Is reported malaria deaths rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 989.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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

Indicator
Reported malaria deaths (total)
Unit
total
Source
World Health Organization Global Malaria Programme (http://www.who.int/malaria/world_malaria_report_2009/all_mal2009_annexes.pdf)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
51 places, 658 data points, 1990–2011
Last refreshed

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