Estimated number of malaria cases in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: Estimated number of malaria cases was 5,233 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, 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 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of is 5,233 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 65.6% on the previous year and down 50.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of peaked at 115,615 Cases in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1,819 Cases, in 2020.
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 63rd of 109 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 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 90,582 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 115,615 Cases | +27.6% |
| 2002 | 98,852 Cases | -14.5% |
| 2003 | 16,538 Cases | -83.3% |
| 2004 | 15,827 Cases | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 6,728 Cases | -57.5% |
| 2006 | 6,913 Cases | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 4,795 Cases | -30.6% |
| 2008 | 16,611 Cases | +246.4% |
| 2009 | 14,632 Cases | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 13,520 Cases | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 16,760 Cases | +24.0% |
| 2012 | 21,850 Cases | +30.4% |
| 2013 | 14,407 Cases | -34.1% |
| 2014 | 10,535 Cases | -26.9% |
| 2015 | 7,022 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2016 | 5,033 Cases | -28.3% |
| 2017 | 4,603 Cases | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 3,698 Cases | -19.7% |
| 2019 | 1,869 Cases | -49.5% |
| 2020 | 1,819 Cases | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 2,357 Cases | +29.6% |
| 2022 | 2,136 Cases | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 3,160 Cases | +47.9% |
| 2024 | 5,233 Cases | +65.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38,709 Cases | 4,795 Cases | 115,615 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,930 Cases | 1,869 Cases | 21,850 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,941 Cases | 1,819 Cases | 5,233 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of was 5,233 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 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 115,615 Cases in 2001.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,819 Cases in 2020.
- How does Korea, Democratic People's Republic of rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 63rd out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 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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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.