Estimated malaria incidence in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Estimated malaria incidence was 0.1768 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.1768
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
72nd
of 108 countries
All-time high
1.28
in 2000
All-time low
0.0755
in 2021
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated malaria incidence in Republic of Korea, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated malaria incidence in Republic of Korea stood at 0.1768.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.28 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0755, in 2021.
That places Republic of Korea 72nd out of 108 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.28 | — |
| 2001 | 0.7762 | -39.3% |
| 2002 | 0.5434 | -30.0% |
| 2003 | 0.3521 | -35.2% |
| 2004 | 0.2588 | -26.5% |
| 2005 | 0.4087 | +57.9% |
| 2006 | 0.6103 | +49.3% |
| 2007 | 0.6603 | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 0.314 | -52.4% |
| 2009 | 0.2643 | -15.9% |
| 2010 | 0.3711 | +40.4% |
| 2011 | 0.1468 | -60.4% |
| 2012 | 0.1135 | -22.7% |
| 2013 | 0.1093 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 0.1574 | +44.1% |
| 2015 | 0.1757 | +11.6% |
| 2016 | 0.1676 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 0.121 | -27.8% |
| 2018 | 0.1386 | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 0.1338 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0981 | -26.7% |
| 2021 | 0.0755 | -23.0% |
| 2022 | 0.1054 | +39.6% |
| 2023 | 0.1828 | +73.4% |
| 2024 | 0.1768 | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5466 | 0.2588 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1635 | 0.1093 | 0.3711 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1277 | 0.0755 | 0.1828 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 69 Guatemala 0.2105 compare
- 70 Botswana 0.2004 compare
- 71 Dominican Republic 0.1911 compare
- 73 Cape Verde 0.1392 compare
- 74 Costa Rica 0.1337 compare
- 75 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.1331 compare
More health data for Republic of Korea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1935 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 2,072 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 69 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -3.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0497 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -3.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.0523 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in Republic of Korea?
- Estimated malaria incidence in Republic of Korea was 0.1768 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0755 in 2021.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- Republic of Korea ranks 72nd out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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