Reported cases of gonorrhea in Belgium

Belgium: Reported cases of gonorrhea was 6,622 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
6,622
Change on year
up 46.4%
World rank
9th
of 37 countries
All-time high
6,622
in 2023
All-time low
752
in 2010
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Reported cases of gonorrhea in Belgium, 2010–2023

02.0k4.0k6.0k2010201620232010: 7522011: 8422012: 9312013: 1.0k2014: 1.1k2015: 1.4k2016: 2.0k2017: 2.3k2018: 2.8k2019: 2.6k2020: 1.7k2021: 4.0k2022: 4.5k2023: 6.6k

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2023, reported cases of gonorrhea in Belgium stood at 6,622. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.4% on the previous year and up 555.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of gonorrhea in Belgium peaked at 6,622 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 752, in 2010.

That places Belgium 9th out of 37 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Reported cases of gonorrhea in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for Reported cases of gonorrhea (number) in Belgium, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 752
2011 842 +12.0%
2012 931 +10.6%
2013 1,011 +8.6%
2014 1,119 +10.7%
2015 1,368 +22.3%
2016 1,997 +46.0%
2017 2,271 +13.7%
2018 2,822 +24.3%
2019 2,635 -6.6%
2020 1,707 -35.2%
2021 3,964 +132.2%
2022 4,523 +14.1%
2023 6,622 +46.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1,575 752 2,822 10
2020s 4,204 1,707 6,622 4

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 6 Netherlands 13,853 compare
  2. 7 France 10,723 compare
  3. 8 New Zealand 7,794 compare
  4. 10 Ireland 6,440 compare
  5. 11 Sweden 4,215 compare
  6. 12 Denmark 4,085 compare

See the full ranking of 37 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of gonorrhea in Belgium?
Reported cases of gonorrhea in Belgium was 6,622 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest reported cases of gonorrhea recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 6,622 in 2023.
What is the lowest reported cases of gonorrhea recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 752 in 2010.
How does Belgium rank for reported cases of gonorrhea?
Belgium ranks 9th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
Is reported cases of gonorrhea rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 555.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Reported cases of gonorrhea (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Reported cases of gonorrhea (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
37 places, 470 data points, 2010–2023
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