Costa Rica vs Mexico: Estimated number of malaria cases
Costa Rica
240
in 2024
Mexico
266
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
77th
Mexico rank
75th
Estimated number of malaria cases over time
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 266 against 240 in Costa Rica, a difference of 26.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Costa Rica's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mexico ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 77th and Mexico ranks 75th of 108 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,516 | 3,714 | 2,197 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 30.8 | 748.5 | 717.7 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 293.6 | 213.6 | 80 | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria cases, Costa Rica or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 266 against 240 in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria cases between Costa Rica and Mexico?
- 26, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Mexico?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and Mexico rank globally for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Costa Rica ranks 77th and Mexico ranks 75th of 108 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.