Pennsylvania Public Health Statistics
Overdose Death Rate
25.6
per 100K (2024)
Total Overdose Deaths
3,360
2024
Chlamydia Rate
467.5
per 100K (2022)
Abortion Rate
13.1
per 1K women 15–44 (2021)
Drug Overdose Deaths
Source: CDC / NCHS (2024)Total Deaths
3,360
2024
Age-Adjusted Rate
25.6
per 100K
Opioid Deaths
N/A
2024
Fentanyl Deaths
N/A
synthetic opioids
Note: 2024 data is provisional and subject to revision.
In 2024, Pennsylvania recorded 3,360 drug overdose deaths, an age-adjusted rate of 25.6 per 100,000 residents. This ranks Pennsylvania #22 of 50 among states for overdose death rate (highest to lowest).
Drug Overdose Deaths by Year
| Year | Deaths | Rate/100K | Opioid | Fentanyl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,360 | 25.6 | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 4,746 | 37.1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 5,212 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 5,444 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 5,178 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 4,444 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 4,415 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 5,434 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | 4,648 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 3,263 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Drug Overdose Deaths by Year — Total, Opioid & Fentanyl
Age-Adjusted Overdose Death Rate by State (2024)
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Source: CDC STI Surveillance (2022)Chlamydia Rate
467.5
per 100K
Gonorrhea Rate
130.5
per 100K
Syphilis Rate
11.20
P&S per 100K
Congenital Syphilis
34
cases
In 2022, Pennsylvania reported a chlamydia rate of 467.5 per 100,000 (60,026 total cases), a gonorrhea rate of 130.5 per 100,000 (16,755 cases), and a primary & secondary syphilis rate of 11.20 per 100,000. Pennsylvania ranks #30 of 50 states for chlamydia rate (highest to lowest). There were 34 reported cases of congenital syphilis.
Chlamydia Rate per 100K by State (2022)
Gonorrhea Rate per 100K by State (2022)
Reproductive Health
Source: CDC Abortion Surveillance (2021)Total Abortions
33,750
2021
Rate per 1K Women
13.1
women aged 15–44
Ratio per 1K Births
25.5
per 1K live births
In 2021, Pennsylvania reported 33,750 abortions, a rate of 13.1 per 1,000 women aged 15–44. The abortion ratio was 25.5 per 1,000 live births. These figures are based on data reported to the CDC by state health departments. California, Maryland, and New Hampshire do not report to the CDC, so national totals are underestimates.
Abortion Data by Year
| Year | Total | Rate/1K | Ratio/1K Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,750 | 13.1 | 25.5 |
| 2020 | 32,130 | 12.4 | 23.9 |
Abortion Rate per 1K Women by State (2021, Reporting States Only)
Pennsylvania vs National Average
| Metric | Pennsylvania | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Overdose Death Rate (per 100K) | 25.6 | 24.7 |
| Total Overdose Deaths | 3,360 | 78,194 |
| Chlamydia Rate (per 100K) | 467.5 | 483.3 |
| Gonorrhea Rate (per 100K) | 130.5 | 142.2 |
| Abortion Rate (per 1K Women) | 13.1 | — |
National average computed as the mean of all 50 state values. Abortion national average is not shown because 3 states do not report to the CDC.