Deaths caused by malaria
Children under 5 (about 76% of deaths) · Stable trend
Infectious DiseaseDeaths today
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Deaths this year
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Key fact
A child under 5 dies of malaria nearly every minute. 95% of cases are in Africa.
Deaths / year
597,000
Deaths / day
1,636
Deaths / hour
68
Deaths / second
0.02
Overview
Malaria kills approximately 597,000 people each year, with 95% of deaths occurring in Africa. Children under 5 account for about three in four malaria deaths. The disease is caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through mosquito bites and is entirely preventable and treatable.
Risk Factors
Age group most affected
Children under 5 (about 76% of deaths)
Global trend
Stable
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