Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Republic of Korea: Estimated number of malaria cases
Estimated number of malaria cases over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Republic of Korea
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 2,034 Cases against 640 Cases in Republic of Korea, a difference of 1,394 Cases.
That makes Iran, Islamic Republic of's figure about 3.2 times Republic of Korea's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 67th and Republic of Korea ranks 70th of 109 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 2 and Republic of Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Republic of Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,524 Cases | 1,818 Cases | 13,706 Cases | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 537.8 Cases | 575.7 Cases | 37.9 Cases | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 1,200 Cases | 462.8 Cases | 737.4 Cases | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria cases, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Republic of Korea?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 2,034 Cases against 640 Cases in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria cases between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea?
- 1,394 Cases, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Republic of Korea rank globally for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 67th and Republic of Korea ranks 70th of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by 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.
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About this data
The World Health Organization publishes estimates of the total number of malaria cases, based on confirmed and suspected cases submitted by national programs, and taking underreporting into account.