Estimated number of malaria cases in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Estimated number of malaria cases was 1,203 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Dominican Republic, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 1,203 Cases for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
The figure 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 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 253 Cases, in 2023.
That places Dominican Republic 68th 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 Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,524 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 1,315 Cases | -13.7% |
| 2002 | 1,685 Cases | +28.1% |
| 2003 | 1,983 Cases | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 3,046 Cases | +53.6% |
| 2005 | 4,950 Cases | +62.5% |
| 2006 | 4,535 Cases | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 3,478 Cases | -23.3% |
| 2008 | 2,365 Cases | -32.0% |
| 2009 | 2,115 Cases | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 3,202 Cases | +51.4% |
| 2011 | 2,088 Cases | -34.8% |
| 2012 | 1,232 Cases | -41.0% |
| 2013 | 613 Cases | -50.2% |
| 2014 | 566 Cases | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 771 Cases | +36.2% |
| 2016 | 836 Cases | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 410 Cases | -51.0% |
| 2018 | 516 Cases | +25.9% |
| 2019 | 1,528 Cases | +196.1% |
| 2020 | 977 Cases | -36.1% |
| 2021 | 284 Cases | -70.9% |
| 2022 | 320 Cases | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 253 Cases | -20.9% |
| 2024 | 1,203 Cases | +375.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,700 Cases | 1,315 Cases | 4,950 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,176 Cases | 410 Cases | 3,202 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 607.4 Cases | 253 Cases | 1,203 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 65 Guatemala 2,925 Cases compare
- 66 Honduras 2,292 Cases compare
- 67 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2,034 Cases compare
- 69 South Africa 735 Cases compare
- 70 Republic of Korea 640 Cases compare
- 71 Lao People's Democratic Republic 538 Cases 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 60-64, female, annual growth rate 1.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 1.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0189 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 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 Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 4,950 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 253 Cases in 2023.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Dominican Republic ranks 68th out of 109 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 (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.