Syphilis - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2024
Surveillance and monitoring
In 2024, 45 577 confirmed syphilis cases were reported by 29 EU/EEA Member States, corresponding to a crude notification rate of 10.8 cases per 100 000 population in countries with comprehensive surveillance.
Key facts
- Between 2015 and 2024, syphilis notification rates more than doubled, reaching the highest levels observed during the past decade.
- Syphilis notification rates in 2024 were over six times higher among men than women, with the highest rates observed among men aged 25–34 years (46 cases per 100 000 population).
- Among cases with known transmission category, the majority (69%) were reported among men who have sex with men.
- Since 2021, syphilis notifications have shown a sustained increase across all adult age groups among heterosexual men and women, indicating wider transmission beyond key populations.
- In 11 of the 17 countries reporting clinical stage, the majority of cases were diagnosed as primary or secondary syphilis, suggesting ongoing transmission.
Publication file
Syphilis - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2024
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