Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Australia
Australia: Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to was 3.87 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Australia, 2011–2022
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Australia recorded 3.87 for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 188.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Australia peaked at 9.27 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.07, in 2011.
That places Australia 35th out of 54 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.07 | — |
| 2012 | 1.34 | +25.2% |
| 2013 | 2.12 | +58.2% |
| 2014 | 2.48 | +17.0% |
| 2015 | 2.55 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 4.99 | +95.7% |
| 2017 | 9.27 | +85.8% |
| 2018 | 6.23 | -32.8% |
| 2020 | 3.9 | -37.4% |
| 2022 | 3.87 | -0.8% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 3.87 is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.54, 27% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Australia's 3.87 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.87, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.76 | 1.07 | 9.27 | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.88 | 3.87 | 3.9 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Australia?
- Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Australia was 3.87 in 2022, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.27 in 2017.
- What is the lowest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.07 in 2011.
- How does Australia rank for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to?
- Australia ranks 35th out of 54 countries with data for 2022.
- Is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to antimicrobials in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (proportion). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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