Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Canada

Canada: Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported was 53 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
53
Change on year
down 54.7%
World rank
22nd
of 82 countries
All-time high
117
in 2022
All-time low
1
in 2013
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Canada, 2010–2023

02550751001252010201620232010: 52011: 52012: 32013: 12014: 12015: 52016: 42017: 72018: 162019: 492020: 522021: 1022022: 1172023: 53

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2023, congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Canada stood at 53.

That represents a change of down 54.7% on the previous year and up 5,200.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Canada peaked at 117 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2013.

That places Canada 22nd out of 82 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Canada, year by year

Annual values for Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Canada, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 5
2011 5 +0.0%
2012 3 -40.0%
2013 1 -66.7%
2014 1 +0.0%
2015 5 +400.0%
2016 4 -20.0%
2017 7 +75.0%
2018 16 +128.6%
2019 49 +206.2%
2020 52 +6.1%
2021 102 +96.2%
2022 117 +14.7%
2023 53 -54.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 9.6 1 49 10
2020s 81 52 117 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Canada?
Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Canada was 53 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest congenital syphilis number of cases, reported recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 117 in 2022.
What is the lowest congenital syphilis number of cases, reported recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2013.
How does Canada rank for congenital syphilis number of cases, reported?
Canada ranks 22nd out of 82 countries with data for 2023.
Is congenital syphilis number of cases, reported rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is up 5,200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
82 places, 999 data points, 2004–2024
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