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Deaths caused by malaria
Children under 5 (80% 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
620,000
Deaths / day
1,699
Deaths / hour
71
Deaths / second
0.02
Overview
Malaria kills approximately 620,000 people each year, with 95% of deaths occurring in Africa. Children under 5 account for about 80% of all malaria deaths. The disease is caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through mosquito bites and is entirely preventable and treatable.
Risk Factors
Living in tropical regions
Lack of bed nets
Standing water near homes
Weak immunity (children, pregnant women)
Lack of access to treatment
Age group most affected
Children under 5 (80% of deaths)
Global trend
Stable