Estimated number of malaria cases in South Korea
South Korea: Estimated number of malaria cases was 640 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
640
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
70th
of 109 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 South Korea, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in South Korea is 640, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in South Korea peaked at 4,183 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 274, in 2021.
That places South Korea 70th 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 South 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% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 640 is above the median for high income countries, which is 240, 2.7× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 640 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,014, 16% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
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 South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in South Korea?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in South Korea was 640 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4,183 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 274 in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- South Korea ranks 70th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from 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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