Reported cases of syphilis in New Zealand

New Zealand: Reported cases of syphilis was 209,253 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
209,253
Change on year
up 41,091.5%
World rank
1st
of 34 countries
All-time high
209,253
in 2023
All-time low
320
in 2016
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Reported cases of syphilis in New Zealand, 2010–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k2010201620232010: 45.8k2011: 46.0k2012: 49.9k2013: 56.5k2014: 63.5k2015: 74.7k2016: 3202017: 101.6k2018: 115.1k2019: 129.8k2020: 134.0k2021: 4482022: 5082023: 209.3k

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

Annual values for Reported cases of syphilis (number) in New Zealand, 2010 to 2023.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 68,326 320 129,827 10
2020s 86,042 448 209,253 4

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 1 United States of America 209,253 compare
  2. 3 Canada 18,979 compare
  3. 4 Spain 10,591 compare

See the full ranking of 34 places →

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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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Indicator
Reported cases of syphilis (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
34 places, 456 data points, 2010–2023
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