Iran vs South Korea: Estimated number of malaria cases
Iran
2,034
in 2024
South Korea
640
in 2024
Iran rank
67th
South Korea rank
70th
Estimated number of malaria cases over time
- Iran
- South Korea
How they compare
Iran currently reports 2,034 against 640 in South Korea, a difference of 1,394.
That makes Iran's figure about 3.2 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 67th and South Korea ranks 70th of 109 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and South Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,524 | 1,818 | 13,706 | Iran |
| 2010s | 537.8 | 575.7 | 37.9 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 1,200 | 462.8 | 737.4 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria cases, Iran or South Korea?
- Iran, at 2,034 against 640 in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria cases between Iran and South Korea?
- 1,394, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and South Korea?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iran and South Korea rank globally for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Iran ranks 67th and South Korea ranks 70th of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.