South Korea vs Laos: Estimated number of malaria cases
South Korea
640
in 2024
Laos
538
in 2024
South Korea rank
70th
Laos rank
71st
Estimated number of malaria cases over time
- South Korea
- Laos
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 640 against 538 in Laos, a difference of 102.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.2 times Laos's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Laos ahead.
South Korea ranks 70th and Laos ranks 71st of 109 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,818 | 50,685 | 48,867 | Laos |
| 2010s | 575.7 | 44,057 | 43,481 | Laos |
| 2020s | 462.8 | 3,494 | 3,031 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria cases, South Korea or Laos?
- South Korea, at 640 against 538 in Laos as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria cases between South Korea and Laos?
- 102, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Laos?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Laos rank globally for estimated number of malaria cases?
- South Korea ranks 70th and Laos ranks 71st 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.