Gonorrhoea in Switzerland: the sharp rise is levelling off — what the latest figures show
The latest official figures tell a less dramatic but still important story. Switzerland's Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) recorded 6,895 reported gonorrhoea cases in 2025. That was 0.4% more than in 2024, equivalent to 75.84 reports per 100,000 residents. After a marked rise compared with the pre-pandemic period, case notifications therefore broadly levelled off in 2025. The FOPH's wider assessment of sexually transmitted infections also describes the available six-month trend as stable overall, while warning that individual months can vary substantially.
That is neither an all-clear nor a reason for alarm. Notifications remain high, but the current figures do not support claims of a new explosive outbreak. More frequent testing can also account for part of an increase in diagnoses. Another practical point matters: sexually transmitted infections do not always cause symptoms, so relying on symptoms alone can miss an infection.
Official Swiss LOVE LIFE guidance recommends regular testing for gay, bisexual and queer men, and other men who have sex with men, when they have changing sexual partners. The appropriate rhythm depends on the individual situation. LOVE LIFE's personal Safer Sex Check, Checkpoints and other counselling and testing centres can provide tailored guidance. This article explains public data and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
