9. Malta
Rate of chlamydia per 100,000 people: 29.06
Ranking based on chlamydia: 17
Rate of gonorrhea per 100,000 people: 14.41
Ranking based on gonorrhea: 12
Rate of syphilis per 100,000 people: 9.21
Ranking based on syphilis: 2
Insider Monkey Score: 10.33
It is obvious that Malta has an STD problem, with the rates being one of the highest in entire Europe. However, it is pleasant to note that the government has started taking steps to counter this major issue, and is establishing clinics all over the country, whose purpose is not just to provide a cure but also to spread awareness about the effects of STDs and methods that can be practiced to reduce the risk of contracting an infection. And now, let’s see what else we have in our list of countries with the highest STD rates in the developed world.
