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

New Zealand: Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to was 1.85 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.85
Change on year
down 71.5%
World rank
39th
of 54 countries
All-time high
13.82
in 2017
All-time low
0
in 2013
Years of data
7
2013–2022

Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in New Zealand, 2013–2022

0510152013201720222013: 02014: 1.42015: 1.12016: 6.22017: 13.82020: 6.52022: 1.9

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

New Zealand recorded 1.85 for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in 2022.

The figure is down 71.5% on the previous year and down 86.6% over five years.

Over the whole period, antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in New Zealand peaked at 13.82 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.

That places New Zealand 39th out of 54 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to antimicrobials in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (proportion) in New Zealand, 2013 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2013 0
2014 1.45
2015 1.06 -26.9%
2016 6.25 +489.6%
2017 13.82 +121.1%
2020 6.5 -53.0%
2022 1.85 -71.5%

New Zealand compared with similar countries

  • New Zealand's 1.85 is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.54, 13% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • New Zealand's 1.85 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.87, 48% of the median. (11 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.52 0 13.82 5
2020s 4.17 1.85 6.5 2

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 36 Belarus 3.39 compare
  2. 37 Spain 2.8 compare
  3. 38 Denmark 2.2 compare
  4. 40 South Africa 1.39 compare
  5. 41 Thailand 1.19 compare
  6. 42 Viet Nam 0.51 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 New Zealand?
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in New Zealand was 1.85 in 2022, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 13.82 in 2017.
What is the lowest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
How does New Zealand rank for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to?
New Zealand ranks 39th out of 54 countries with data for 2022.
Where does this New Zealand 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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