Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Italy

Italy: Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to was 22 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
22
Change on year
up 450.0%
World rank
13th
of 54 countries
All-time high
36
in 2018
All-time low
1
in 2013
Years of data
12
2009–2022

Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Italy, 2009–2022

0102030402009201520222009: 28.62010: 8.62011: 42012: 22013: 12014: 62015: 22016: 112017: 162018: 362020: 42022: 22

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Italy recorded 22 for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 450.0% on the previous year and up 1,000.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Italy peaked at 36 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2013.

Italy ranks 13th of 54 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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 Italy, year by year

Annual values for Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to antimicrobials in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (proportion) in Italy, 2009 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2009 28.57
2010 8.57 -70.0%
2011 4.04 -52.9%
2012 2 -50.5%
2013 1 -50.0%
2014 6 +500.0%
2015 2 -66.7%
2016 11 +450.0%
2017 16 +45.5%
2018 36 +125.0%
2020 4 -88.9%
2022 22 +450.0%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 22 is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.54, 1.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 22 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.7, 1.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 28.57 28.57 28.57 1
2010s 9.62 1 36 9
2020s 13 4 22 2

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 10 Greece 25 compare
  2. 11 Germany 24.5 compare
  3. 12 Chile 23.8 compare
  4. 14 Czechia 21.6 compare
  5. 15 Norway 21 compare
  6. 16 India 20.4 compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Italy?
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Italy was 22 in 2022, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 36 in 2018.
What is the lowest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2013.
How does Italy rank for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to?
Italy ranks 13th out of 54 countries with data for 2022.
Is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,000.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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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Indicator
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to antimicrobials in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (proportion)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
54 places, 491 data points, 2009–2022
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