Reported cases of syphilis in New Zealand
New Zealand: Reported cases of syphilis was 209,253 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of syphilis in New Zealand, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of syphilis in New Zealand stood at 209,253. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 41,091.5% on the previous year and up 270.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of syphilis in New Zealand peaked at 209,253 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 320, in 2016.
That places New Zealand 1st out of 34 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of syphilis in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,844 | — |
| 2011 | 46,040 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 49,915 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 56,485 | +13.2% |
| 2014 | 63,454 | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 74,710 | +17.7% |
| 2016 | 320 | -99.6% |
| 2017 | 101,595 | +31648.4% |
| 2018 | 115,067 | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 129,827 | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 133,960 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 448 | -99.7% |
| 2022 | 508 | +13.4% |
| 2023 | 209,253 | +41091.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68,326 | 320 | 129,827 | 10 |
| 2020s | 86,042 | 448 | 209,253 | 4 |
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More health data for New Zealand
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4815 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,116 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 33 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0313 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 0.3541 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0292 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of syphilis in New Zealand?
- Reported cases of syphilis in New Zealand was 209,253 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest reported cases of syphilis recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 209,253 in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of syphilis recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 320 in 2016.
- How does New Zealand rank for reported cases of syphilis?
- New Zealand ranks 1st out of 34 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of syphilis rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Reported cases of syphilis (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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