Estimated number of malaria cases in South Korea
South Korea: Estimated number of malaria cases was 640 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in South Korea, 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 South Korea is 640 Cases, 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 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 274 Cases, in 2021.
That places South 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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,183 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 2,556 Cases | -38.9% |
| 2002 | 1,799 Cases | -29.6% |
| 2003 | 1,171 Cases | -34.9% |
| 2004 | 864 Cases | -26.2% |
| 2005 | 1,369 Cases | +58.4% |
| 2006 | 2,051 Cases | +49.8% |
| 2007 | 2,227 Cases | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 1,063 Cases | -52.3% |
| 2009 | 898 Cases | -15.5% |
| 2010 | 1,267 Cases | +41.1% |
| 2011 | 505 Cases | -60.1% |
| 2012 | 394 Cases | -22.0% |
| 2013 | 383 Cases | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 557 Cases | +45.4% |
| 2015 | 627 Cases | +12.6% |
| 2016 | 602 Cases | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 436 Cases | -27.6% |
| 2018 | 501 Cases | +14.9% |
| 2019 | 485 Cases | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 356 Cases | -26.6% |
| 2021 | 274 Cases | -23.0% |
| 2022 | 382 Cases | +39.4% |
| 2023 | 662 Cases | +73.3% |
| 2024 | 640 Cases | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,818 Cases | 864 Cases | 4,183 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 575.7 Cases | 383 Cases | 1,267 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 462.8 Cases | 274 Cases | 662 Cases | 5 |
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- 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)
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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 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4,183 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 274 Cases in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- South Korea ranks 70th out of 108 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 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.