Malaria cases reported in South Korea
South Korea: Malaria cases reported was 640 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in South Korea, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
Analysis
The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in South Korea is 640, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in South Korea peaked at 4,183 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 274, in 2021.
South Korea ranks 70th of 107 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.
Malaria cases reported 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 1,579, 41% 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
More health data for South Korea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1935 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,072 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 69 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0118 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in South Korea?
- Malaria cases reported in South Korea was 640 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
- What is the highest malaria cases reported recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4,183 in 2000.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 274 in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for malaria cases reported?
- South Korea ranks 70th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported 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 Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m, published as part of Malaria cases reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).