Reported cases of syphilis in United States of America
United States of America: Reported cases of syphilis was 209,253 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of syphilis in United States of America, 2010–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of syphilis in United States of America is 209,253, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 270.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of syphilis in United States of America peaked at 209,253 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 45,844, in 2010.
United States of America ranks 1st of 34 countries on this measure, 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 United States of America, 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 | 88,056 | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 101,595 | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 115,067 | +13.3% |
| 2019 | 129,827 | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 133,960 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 176,739 | +31.9% |
| 2022 | 207,269 | +17.3% |
| 2023 | 209,253 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 77,099 | 45,844 | 129,827 | 10 |
| 2020s | 181,805 | 133,960 | 209,253 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of syphilis in United States of America?
- Reported cases of syphilis in United States of America was 209,253 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest reported cases of syphilis recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 209,253 in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of syphilis recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 45,844 in 2010.
- How does United States of America rank for reported cases of syphilis?
- United States of America ranks 1st out of 34 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of syphilis rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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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