Estimated number of malaria cases in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Estimated number of malaria cases was 240 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
240
Change on year
down 55.8%
World rank
77th
of 108 countries
All-time high
3,541
in 2005
All-time low
0
in 2013
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated number of malaria cases in Costa Rica, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated number of malaria cases in Costa Rica stood at 240.
The figure is down 55.8% on the previous year and up 152.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Costa Rica peaked at 3,541 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.
Costa Rica ranks 77th 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 number of malaria cases in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,879 | — |
| 2001 | 1,363 | -27.5% |
| 2002 | 1,021 | -25.1% |
| 2003 | 718 | -29.7% |
| 2004 | 1,289 | +79.5% |
| 2005 | 3,541 | +174.7% |
| 2006 | 2,903 | -18.0% |
| 2007 | 1,223 | -57.9% |
| 2008 | 966 | -21.0% |
| 2009 | 262 | -72.9% |
| 2010 | 110 | -58.0% |
| 2011 | 10 | -90.9% |
| 2012 | 7 | -30.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 4 | — |
| 2017 | 12 | +200.0% |
| 2018 | 70 | +483.3% |
| 2019 | 95 | +35.7% |
| 2020 | 90 | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 189 | +110.0% |
| 2022 | 406 | +114.8% |
| 2023 | 543 | +33.7% |
| 2024 | 240 | -55.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,516 | 262 | 3,541 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.8 | 0 | 110 | 10 |
| 2020s | 293.6 | 90 | 543 | 5 |
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- 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 number of malaria cases in Costa Rica?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Costa Rica was 240 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 3,541 in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
- How does Costa Rica rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Costa Rica ranks 77th 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 number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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