Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk was 0.1768 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Republic of Korea, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Republic of Korea is 0.1768, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.28 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0755, in 2021.
That places Republic of Korea 74th out of 120 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.
Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.28 | — |
| 2001 | 0.7762 | -39.3% |
| 2002 | 0.5433 | -30.0% |
| 2003 | 0.3521 | -35.2% |
| 2004 | 0.2588 | -26.5% |
| 2005 | 0.4087 | +57.9% |
| 2006 | 0.6103 | +49.3% |
| 2007 | 0.6603 | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 0.314 | -52.4% |
| 2009 | 0.2642 | -15.9% |
| 2010 | 0.3711 | +40.4% |
| 2011 | 0.1469 | -60.4% |
| 2012 | 0.1135 | -22.7% |
| 2013 | 0.1093 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 0.1575 | +44.1% |
| 2015 | 0.1757 | +11.6% |
| 2016 | 0.1676 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 0.121 | -27.8% |
| 2018 | 0.1386 | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 0.1338 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0981 | -26.7% |
| 2021 | 0.0755 | -23.0% |
| 2022 | 0.1054 | +39.6% |
| 2023 | 0.1827 | +73.4% |
| 2024 | 0.1768 | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5466 | 0.2588 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1635 | 0.1093 | 0.3711 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1277 | 0.0755 | 0.1827 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 71 Guatemala 0.2105 compare
- 72 Botswana 0.2004 compare
- 73 Dominican Republic 0.1911 compare
- 74 Korea 0.1768 compare
- 76 Cabo Verde 0.1392 compare
- 77 Costa Rica 0.1337 compare
More health data for Republic of Korea
- Neonatal mortality rate 1.17 (2024)
- Infant mortality rate 2.33 (2024)
- Under-five mortality rate, by sex 2.8 (2024)
- Tuberculosis incidence 35 (2024)
- Universal health coverage (UHC) service coverage index, 2025 88 (2023)
- Maternal mortality ratio 3.79 (2023)
- Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel 99.8% (2024)
- Adolescent birth rate 0.0089 (2022)
- Health worker density, by type of occupation 5.49 (2023)
- Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical 5 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Republic of Korea?
- Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Republic of Korea was 0.1768 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 in 2000.
- What is the lowest malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0755 in 2021.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk?
- Republic of Korea ranks 74th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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