Estimated number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Estimated number of malaria cases was 640 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Republic of Korea, 2000–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 67 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2,034 compare
- 68 Dominican Republic 1,203 compare
- 69 South Africa 735 compare
- 71 Lao People's Democratic Republic 538 compare
- 72 Ecuador 380 compare
- 73 Botswana 335 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 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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