Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population) in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population) was 0.1911 per 1,000 people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Dominican Republic, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in per 1,000 people.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 0.1911 per 1,000 people for malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in 2024.
That represents a change of up 371.4% on the previous year and up 91.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Dominican Republic peaked at 0.9741 per 1,000 people in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0405 per 1,000 people, in 2023.
Dominican Republic ranks 74th of 121 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 incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population) in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | per 1,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.3223 per 1,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 0.2738 per 1,000 people | -15.1% |
| 2002 | 0.3456 per 1,000 people | +26.2% |
| 2003 | 0.4009 per 1,000 people | +16.0% |
| 2004 | 0.6074 per 1,000 people | +51.5% |
| 2005 | 0.9741 per 1,000 people | +60.4% |
| 2006 | 0.8814 per 1,000 people | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 0.6678 per 1,000 people | -24.2% |
| 2008 | 0.4485 per 1,000 people | -32.8% |
| 2009 | 0.396 per 1,000 people | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 0.592 per 1,000 people | +49.5% |
| 2011 | 0.3811 per 1,000 people | -35.6% |
| 2012 | 0.2221 per 1,000 people | -41.7% |
| 2013 | 0.1092 per 1,000 people | -50.8% |
| 2014 | 0.0996 per 1,000 people | -8.8% |
| 2015 | 0.1341 per 1,000 people | +34.7% |
| 2016 | 0.1438 per 1,000 people | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 0.0698 per 1,000 people | -51.5% |
| 2018 | 0.0869 per 1,000 people | +24.5% |
| 2019 | 0.2546 per 1,000 people | +193.1% |
| 2020 | 0.1611 per 1,000 people | -36.7% |
| 2021 | 0.0464 per 1,000 people | -71.2% |
| 2022 | 0.0517 per 1,000 people | +11.6% |
| 2023 | 0.0405 per 1,000 people | -21.6% |
| 2024 | 0.1911 per 1,000 people | +371.4% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 0.1911 per 1,000 people is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.2008 per 1,000 people, 95% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population) in Dominican Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +371.4% | 0.0405 per 1,000 people | 0.1911 per 1,000 people |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5318 per 1,000 people | 0.2738 per 1,000 people | 0.9741 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2093 per 1,000 people | 0.0698 per 1,000 people | 0.592 per 1,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0982 per 1,000 people | 0.0405 per 1,000 people | 0.1911 per 1,000 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 71 Honduras 0.2337 per 1,000 people compare
- 72 Guatemala 0.2105 per 1,000 people compare
- 73 Botswana 0.2004 per 1,000 people compare
- 75 Republic of Korea 0.1768 per 1,000 people compare
- 75 South Korea 0.1768 per 1,000 people compare
- 77 Cabo Verde 0.1392 per 1,000 people 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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 598 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.13 % 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 0.0418 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0434 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Dominican Republic?
- Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Dominican Republic was 0.1911 per 1,000 people in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9741 per 1,000 people in 2005.
- What is the lowest malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0405 per 1,000 people in 2023.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk?
- Dominican Republic ranks 74th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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