Estimated number of malaria cases in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Estimated number of malaria cases was 240 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Costa Rica, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Costa Rica is 240 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of 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 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2013.
That places Costa Rica 77th out of 109 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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,879 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 1,363 Cases | -27.5% |
| 2002 | 1,021 Cases | -25.1% |
| 2003 | 718 Cases | -29.7% |
| 2004 | 1,289 Cases | +79.5% |
| 2005 | 3,541 Cases | +174.7% |
| 2006 | 2,903 Cases | -18.0% |
| 2007 | 1,223 Cases | -57.9% |
| 2008 | 966 Cases | -21.0% |
| 2009 | 262 Cases | -72.9% |
| 2010 | 110 Cases | -58.0% |
| 2011 | 10 Cases | -90.9% |
| 2012 | 7 Cases | -30.0% |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2016 | 4 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 12 Cases | +200.0% |
| 2018 | 70 Cases | +483.3% |
| 2019 | 95 Cases | +35.7% |
| 2020 | 90 Cases | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 189 Cases | +110.0% |
| 2022 | 406 Cases | +114.8% |
| 2023 | 543 Cases | +33.7% |
| 2024 | 240 Cases | -55.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,516 Cases | 262 Cases | 3,541 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 110 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 293.6 Cases | 90 Cases | 543 Cases | 5 |
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- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0207 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 4.55 % 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 0.0176 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 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 3,541 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2013.
- How does Costa Rica rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Costa Rica ranks 77th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The World Health Organization publishes estimates of the total number of malaria cases, based on confirmed and suspected cases submitted by national programs, and taking underreporting into account.