Reported malaria deaths (total) in South Africa
South Africa: Reported malaria deaths (total) was 54 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported malaria deaths in South Africa, 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
The most recent figure for reported malaria deaths in South Africa is 54 total, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 34.9% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported malaria deaths in South Africa peaked at 424 total in 2000 and was at its lowest, 12 total, in 1994.
South Africa ranks 33rd 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.
Reported malaria deaths (total) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 35 total | — |
| 1991 | 19 total | -45.7% |
| 1992 | 14 total | -26.3% |
| 1993 | 45 total | +221.4% |
| 1994 | 12 total | -73.3% |
| 1995 | 44 total | +266.7% |
| 1996 | 163 total | +270.5% |
| 1997 | 104 total | -36.2% |
| 1998 | 198 total | +90.4% |
| 1999 | 406 total | +105.1% |
| 2000 | 424 total | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 81 total | -80.9% |
| 2002 | 96 total | +18.5% |
| 2003 | 142 total | +47.9% |
| 2004 | 88 total | -38.0% |
| 2005 | 63 total | -28.4% |
| 2006 | 87 total | +38.1% |
| 2007 | 37 total | -57.5% |
| 2008 | 43 total | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 45 total | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 83 total | +84.4% |
| 2011 | 54 total | -34.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 54 total is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 858 total, 6% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 54 total is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8 total, 6.8× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 104 total | 12 total | 406 total | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.6 total | 37 total | 424 total | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.5 total | 54 total | 83 total | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported malaria deaths in South Africa?
- Reported malaria deaths in South Africa was 54 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 424 total in 2000.
- What is the lowest reported malaria deaths recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 total in 1994.
- How does South Africa rank for reported malaria deaths?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported malaria deaths rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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