Reported malaria deaths in South Africa

South Africa: Reported malaria deaths was 54 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
54 total
Change on year
down 34.9%
World rank
33rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
424 total
in 2000
All-time low
12 total
in 1994
Years of data
22
1990–2011

Reported malaria deaths in South Africa, 1990–2011

01002003004001990200020111990: 35 total1991: 19 total1992: 14 total1993: 45 total1994: 12 total1995: 44 total1996: 163 total1997: 104 total1998: 198 total1999: 406 total2000: 424 total2001: 81 total2002: 96 total2003: 142 total2004: 88 total2005: 63 total2006: 87 total2007: 37 total2008: 43 total2009: 45 total2010: 83 total2011: 54 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

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 in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Reported malaria deaths (total) in South Africa, 1990 to 2011.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 30 Rwanda 380 total compare
  2. 31 Gabon 182 total compare
  3. 32 Mauritania 77 total compare
  4. 34 Namibia 36 total compare
  5. 35 Comoros 19 total compare
  6. 35 Sao Tome and Principe 19 total compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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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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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
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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