Reported malaria deaths in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Reported malaria deaths was 451 total in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Reported malaria deaths in Zimbabwe, 1997–2011
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 Zimbabwe stood at 451 total.
The figure is up 76.9% on the previous year and down 75.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported malaria deaths in Zimbabwe peaked at 1,916 total in 2005 and was at its lowest, 108 total, in 2009.
Zimbabwe ranks 27th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,192 total | — |
| 1998 | 1,248 total | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 1,139 total | -8.7% |
| 2002 | 1,844 total | +61.9% |
| 2003 | 1,044 total | -43.4% |
| 2004 | 1,809 total | +73.3% |
| 2005 | 1,916 total | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 802 total | -58.1% |
| 2007 | 401 total | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 232 total | -42.1% |
| 2009 | 108 total | -53.4% |
| 2010 | 255 total | +136.1% |
| 2011 | 451 total | +76.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 451 total is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 858 total, 53% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 451 total is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 643.5 total, 70% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,193 total | 1,139 total | 1,248 total | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,020 total | 108 total | 1,916 total | 8 |
| 2010s | 353 total | 255 total | 451 total | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported malaria deaths in Zimbabwe?
- Reported malaria deaths in Zimbabwe was 451 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1,916 total in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported malaria deaths recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 108 total in 2009.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for reported malaria deaths?
- Zimbabwe ranks 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is reported malaria deaths rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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