Estimated number of malaria cases in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Estimated number of malaria cases was 1,203 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Dominican Republic, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Dominican Republic is 1,203, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 375.5% on the previous year and up 112.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Dominican Republic peaked at 4,950 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 253, in 2023.
Dominican Republic ranks 68th 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 Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,524 | — |
| 2001 | 1,315 | -13.7% |
| 2002 | 1,685 | +28.1% |
| 2003 | 1,983 | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 3,046 | +53.6% |
| 2005 | 4,950 | +62.5% |
| 2006 | 4,535 | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 3,478 | -23.3% |
| 2008 | 2,365 | -32.0% |
| 2009 | 2,115 | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 3,202 | +51.4% |
| 2011 | 2,088 | -34.8% |
| 2012 | 1,232 | -41.0% |
| 2013 | 613 | -50.2% |
| 2014 | 566 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 771 | +36.2% |
| 2016 | 836 | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 410 | -51.0% |
| 2018 | 516 | +25.9% |
| 2019 | 1,528 | +196.1% |
| 2020 | 977 | -36.1% |
| 2021 | 284 | -70.9% |
| 2022 | 320 | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 253 | -20.9% |
| 2024 | 1,203 | +375.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,700 | 1,315 | 4,950 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,176 | 410 | 3,202 | 10 |
| 2020s | 607.4 | 253 | 1,203 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 65 Guatemala 2,925 compare
- 66 Honduras 2,292 compare
- 67 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2,034 compare
- 69 South Africa 735 compare
- 70 Republic of Korea 640 compare
- 71 Lao People's Democratic Republic 538 compare
More health data for Dominican Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5233 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,287 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 598 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 3.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0149 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 6.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0123 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Dominican Republic?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Dominican Republic was 1,203 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 4,950 in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 253 in 2023.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Dominican Republic ranks 68th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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