Malaria cases reported in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Malaria cases reported was 240 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Costa Rica, 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
In 2024, malaria cases reported in Costa Rica stood at 240.
The figure is down 55.8% on the previous year and up 152.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Costa Rica peaked at 3,541 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.
Costa Rica ranks 75th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,516 | 262 | 3,541 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.8 | 0 | 110 | 10 |
| 2020s | 293.6 | 90 | 543 | 5 |
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More health data for Costa Rica
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 35,438 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 35,098 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 35,884 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 34,389 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 35,574 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 34,070 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 34,370 (2025)
- Population, male 2.55 million (2025)
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 34,687 (2025)
- Population, female 50.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Costa Rica?
- Malaria cases reported in Costa Rica was 240 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 3,541 in 2005.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
- How does Costa Rica rank for malaria cases reported?
- Costa Rica ranks 75th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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).