Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Colombia

Colombia: Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported was 1,160 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,160
Change on year
down 18.9%
World rank
6th
of 82 countries
All-time high
3,959
in 2016
All-time low
922
in 2018
Years of data
10
2012–2024

Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Colombia, 2012–2024

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2012201820242012: 1.9k2014: 1.1k2015: 3.5k2016: 4.0k2017: 9342018: 9222019: 1.0k2021: 2.0k2023: 1.4k2024: 1.2k

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Colombia stood at 1,160.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.9% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Colombia peaked at 3,959 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 922, in 2018.

Colombia ranks 6th of 82 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

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

Annual values for Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Colombia, 2012 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2012 1,912
2014 1,112 -41.8%
2015 3,472 +212.2%
2016 3,959 +14.0%
2017 934 -76.4%
2018 922 -1.3%
2019 1,001 +8.6%
2021 1,959 +95.7%
2023 1,430 -27.0%
2024 1,160 -18.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1,902 922 3,959 7
2020s 1,516 1,160 1,959 3

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 3 United States 3,882 compare
  2. 4 Sierra Leone 2,144 compare
  3. 5 Thailand 1,290 compare
  4. 7 Argentina 1,020 compare
  5. 8 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 701 compare
  6. 9 Zimbabwe 649 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Colombia?
Congenital syphilis number of cases, reported in Colombia was 1,160 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest congenital syphilis number of cases, reported recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 3,959 in 2016.
What is the lowest congenital syphilis number of cases, reported recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 922 in 2018.
How does Colombia rank for congenital syphilis number of cases, reported?
Colombia ranks 6th out of 82 countries with data for 2024.
Is congenital syphilis number of cases, reported rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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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