Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Ireland
Ireland: Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to was 46.9 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Ireland, 2010–2022
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Ireland is 46.9, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2,368.4% on the previous year and up 436.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Ireland peaked at 46.9 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.14, in 2010.
Ireland ranks 2nd of 54 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.14 | — |
| 2011 | 7.81 | +585.1% |
| 2012 | 8.75 | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 2.91 | -66.7% |
| 2014 | 37.62 | +1192.8% |
| 2015 | 18.18 | -51.7% |
| 2016 | 15 | -17.5% |
| 2017 | 9.8 | -34.7% |
| 2018 | 8 | -18.4% |
| 2020 | 1.9 | -76.2% |
| 2022 | 46.9 | +2368.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 46.9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.54, 3.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 46.9 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.7, 2.8× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.13 | 1.14 | 37.62 | 9 |
| 2020s | 24.4 | 1.9 | 46.9 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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Frequently asked questions
- What is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Ireland?
- Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Ireland was 46.9 in 2022, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 46.9 in 2022.
- What is the lowest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.14 in 2010.
- How does Ireland rank for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to?
- Ireland ranks 2nd out of 54 countries with data for 2022.
- Is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 436.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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