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
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Portugal, 2009–2022
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 14.65 | 1.82 | 34.55 | 9 |
| 2020s | 37.25 | 15.4 | 59.1 | 2 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,112 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 38 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0199 units per person (2025)
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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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