STD Rates in Bergen County, New Jersey

2023 CDC surveillance data for Bergen County, New Jersey — chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates with state comparisons.

Data Year: 2023 Source: CDC STI Surveillance Population: 957,681
Combined
298.4
per 100K
13th / 21
Chlamydia
236.3
per 100K • 2,263 cases
US rate: 490.7
14th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 39% of US counties
Gonorrhea
57.5
per 100K • 551 cases
US rate: 178.2
13th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 46% of US counties
Syphilis P&S
4.6
per 100K • 44 cases
US rate: 15.8
14th of 21 in New Jersey
Higher than 41% of US counties

Bergen County recorded a combined STD rate of 298.4 per 100,000 residents in 2023, ranking 13th of 21 counties in New Jersey. Reported infections included chlamydia at 236.3 per 100,000 (2,263 cases, 38% below the state rate), gonorrhea at 57.5 per 100,000 (551 cases, 47% below the state rate), syphilis at 4.6 per 100,000 (44 cases, 43% below the state rate). Many STDs show no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. Confidential options are available across Bergen County.

STD Trends in Bergen County, 2000–2023

Reported cases per 100,000 residents each year, against the New Jersey rate (dashed). In a county this size a handful of cases moves the rate a long way, so read the shape rather than any single year.

Chlamydia
236.3
per 100K in 2023
42.4 in 2000
Peak 250.5 in 2018
Gonorrhea
57.5
per 100K in 2023
11.5 in 2000
Peak 58.4 in 2022
Syphilis (P&S)
4.6
per 100K in 2023
0.7 in 2000
Peak 6.7 in 2022

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus county surveillance, 2000–2023.

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Bergen County vs New Jersey and the US

Infection Bergen County New Jersey US vs New Jersey vs US Rank in New Jersey
Chlamydia 236.32,263 cases 384.1 490.7 38.5% below 51.8% below 14th of 21
Gonorrhea 57.5551 cases 109.1 178.2 47.3% below 67.7% below 13th of 21
Syphilis (P&S) 4.644 cases 8.1 15.8 43.2% below 70.9% below 14th of 21

Rates per 100,000 residents, 2023. Ranks run from the highest rate (1st) among New Jersey’s counties. The US rate is all 50 states combined. Comparisons are left out where fewer than 20 cases were reported, because a rate built on so few cases can swing widely from one year to the next.

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Bergen County ranks 13th of 21 New Jersey counties for combined STD rate in 2023, at 298.4 per 100,000 residents.
In 2023, chlamydia was the most frequently reported STD in Bergen County, with 2,263 cases at a rate of 236.3 per 100,000 residents.
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Data sourced from the CDC's annual STI Surveillance Report. Rates are per 100,000 population and reflect reported cases only — actual prevalence is likely higher due to undiagnosed infections. While we strive for accuracy, STDTest.com makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of this data and is not responsible for any errors or omissions. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.