Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Spain
Spain: Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to was 2.8 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Spain, 2009–2022
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Spain is 2.8, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 69.2% on the previous year and down 70.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Spain peaked at 17.5 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.8, in 2022.
Spain ranks 37th of 54 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.83 | — |
| 2010 | 9.9 | +69.8% |
| 2011 | 14 | +41.4% |
| 2012 | 9.52 | -32.0% |
| 2013 | 8.4 | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 6.62 | -21.2% |
| 2015 | 2.99 | -54.8% |
| 2016 | 4.11 | +37.5% |
| 2017 | 5.5 | +33.8% |
| 2018 | 17.5 | +218.2% |
| 2020 | 9.1 | -48.0% |
| 2022 | 2.8 | -69.2% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 2.8 is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.54, 19% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Spain's 2.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.7, 17% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.83 | 5.83 | 5.83 | 1 |
| 2010s | 8.73 | 2.99 | 17.5 | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.95 | 2.8 | 9.1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 34 United States of America 4.1 compare
- 35 Australia 3.87 compare
- 36 Belarus 3.39 compare
- 38 Denmark 2.2 compare
- 39 New Zealand 1.85 compare
- 40 South Africa 1.39 compare
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,290 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 108 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0173 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0227 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Spain?
- Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Spain was 2.8 in 2022, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5 in 2018.
- What is the lowest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8 in 2022.
- How does Spain rank for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to?
- Spain ranks 37th out of 54 countries with data for 2022.
- Is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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