Estimated number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Estimated number of malaria cases was 640 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
640
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
70th
of 108 countries
All-time high
4,183
in 2000
All-time low
274
in 2021
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Estimated number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea, 2000–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2000201220242000: 4.2k2001: 2.6k2002: 1.8k2003: 1.2k2004: 8642005: 1.4k2006: 2.1k2007: 2.2k2008: 1.1k2009: 8982010: 1.3k2011: 5052012: 3942013: 3832014: 5572015: 6272016: 6022017: 4362018: 5012019: 4852020: 3562021: 2742022: 3822023: 6622024: 640

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea is 640, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea peaked at 4,183 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 274, in 2021.

That places Republic of Korea 70th 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 number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Estimated number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea, 2000 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2000 4,183
2001 2,556 -38.9%
2002 1,799 -29.6%
2003 1,171 -34.9%
2004 864 -26.2%
2005 1,369 +58.4%
2006 2,051 +49.8%
2007 2,227 +8.6%
2008 1,063 -52.3%
2009 898 -15.5%
2010 1,267 +41.1%
2011 505 -60.1%
2012 394 -22.0%
2013 383 -2.8%
2014 557 +45.4%
2015 627 +12.6%
2016 602 -4.0%
2017 436 -27.6%
2018 501 +14.9%
2019 485 -3.2%
2020 356 -26.6%
2021 274 -23.0%
2022 382 +39.4%
2023 662 +73.3%
2024 640 -3.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,818 864 4,183 10
2010s 575.7 383 1,267 10
2020s 462.8 274 662 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 67 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2,034 compare
  2. 68 Dominican Republic 1,203 compare
  3. 69 South Africa 735 compare
  4. 71 Lao People's Democratic Republic 538 compare
  5. 72 Ecuador 380 compare
  6. 73 Botswana 335 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is estimated number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea?
Estimated number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea was 640 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 4,183 in 2000.
What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 274 in 2021.
How does Republic of Korea rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
Republic of Korea ranks 70th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. 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 number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Estimated number of malaria cases
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
116 places, 2,897 data points, 2000–2024
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