Estimated malaria incidence in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Estimated malaria incidence was 0.1337 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated malaria incidence in Costa Rica, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated malaria incidence in Costa Rica is 0.1337, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 56.0% on the previous year and up 146.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in Costa Rica peaked at 2.37 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.
Costa Rica ranks 74th of 108 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated malaria incidence in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.36 | — |
| 2001 | 0.9714 | -28.7% |
| 2002 | 0.7157 | -26.3% |
| 2003 | 0.4957 | -30.7% |
| 2004 | 0.8769 | +76.9% |
| 2005 | 2.37 | +170.8% |
| 2006 | 1.92 | -19.2% |
| 2007 | 0.7977 | -58.4% |
| 2008 | 0.6216 | -22.1% |
| 2009 | 0.1664 | -73.2% |
| 2010 | 0.069 | -58.5% |
| 2011 | 0.0062 | -91.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0043 | -30.8% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0.0023 | — |
| 2017 | 0.007 | +197.2% |
| 2018 | 0.0403 | +478.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0543 | +34.6% |
| 2020 | 0.0511 | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 0.1067 | +108.9% |
| 2022 | 0.2283 | +113.9% |
| 2023 | 0.3039 | +33.1% |
| 2024 | 0.1337 | -56.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.03 | 0.1664 | 2.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0183 | 0 | 0.069 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1647 | 0.0511 | 0.3039 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 71 Dominican Republic 0.1911 compare
- 72 South Korea 0.1768 compare
- 73 Cape Verde 0.1392 compare
- 75 Laos 0.1331 compare
- 76 South Africa 0.1148 compare
- 77 Mexico 0.0959 compare
More health data for Costa Rica
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.78 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4617 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,632 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 35 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 5.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0128 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 4.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0107 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in Costa Rica?
- Estimated malaria incidence in Costa Rica was 0.1337 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 2.37 in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
- How does Costa Rica rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- Costa Rica ranks 74th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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