Total number of malaria cases in South Africa
South Africa: Total number of malaria cases was 4,639 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total number of malaria cases in South Africa, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of malaria cases in South Africa is 4,639, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.1% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of malaria cases in South Africa peaked at 29,615 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4,323, in 2016.
That places South Africa 66th out of 102 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total number of malaria cases in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,959 | — |
| 2016 | 4,323 | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 29,615 | +585.1% |
| 2018 | 10,789 | -63.6% |
| 2019 | 13,833 | +28.2% |
| 2020 | 8,126 | -41.3% |
| 2021 | 5,889 | -27.5% |
| 2022 | 7,280 | +23.6% |
| 2023 | 9,890 | +35.9% |
| 2024 | 4,639 | -53.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,704 | 4,323 | 29,615 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7,165 | 4,639 | 9,890 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 05-09, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, female, per capita 0.0424 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 05-09, male, per capita 0.0426 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 10-14, female, annual growth rate -0.9299 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of malaria cases in South Africa?
- Total number of malaria cases in South Africa was 4,639 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest total number of malaria cases recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 29,615 in 2017.
- What is the lowest total number of malaria cases recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,323 in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for total number of malaria cases?
- South Africa ranks 66th out of 102 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of malaria cases rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. 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 Health Observatory, published as part of Total number of malaria cases (presumed + confirmed cases). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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