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

Portugal: Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to was 59.1 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
59.1
Change on year
up 283.8%
World rank
1st
of 54 countries
All-time high
59.1
in 2022
All-time low
0
in 2009
Years of data
12
2009–2022

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

02040602009201520222009: 02010: 5.62011: 7.32012: 1.82013: 18.22014: 17.32015: 17.32016: 34.52017: 12.72018: 17.22020: 15.42022: 59.1

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Portugal recorded 59.1 for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in 2022. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

That represents a change of up 283.8% on the previous year and up 3,147.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Portugal peaked at 59.1 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.

Portugal ranks 1st 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 Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to antimicrobials in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (proportion) in Portugal, 2009 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2009 0
2010 5.56
2011 7.34 +32.0%
2012 1.82 -75.2%
2013 18.18 +898.9%
2014 17.27 -5.0%
2015 17.27 +0.0%
2016 34.55 +100.1%
2017 12.7 -63.2%
2018 17.2 +35.4%
2020 15.4 -10.5%
2022 59.1 +283.8%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 59.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.54, 4.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 59.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.7, 3.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 1
2010s 14.65 1.82 34.55 9
2020s 37.25 15.4 59.1 2

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 2 Ireland 46.9 compare
  2. 3 Sweden 43 compare
  3. 3 Belgium 43 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 Portugal?
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Portugal was 59.1 in 2022, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 59.1 in 2022.
What is the lowest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
How does Portugal rank for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to?
Portugal ranks 1st out of 54 countries with data for 2022.
Is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,147.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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