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

Sweden: Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to was 43 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
43
Change on year
up 95.5%
World rank
3rd
of 54 countries
All-time high
43
in 2022
All-time low
0.95
in 2011
Years of data
12
2009–2022

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

0102030402009201520222009: 10.22010: 2.42011: 0.952012: 6.42013: 92014: 42015: 142016: 52017: 32018: 8.52020: 222022: 43

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Sweden is 43, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is up 95.5% on the previous year and up 576.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Sweden peaked at 43 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.95, in 2011.

That places Sweden 3rd out of 54 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Sweden, year by year

Annual values for Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to antimicrobials in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (proportion) in Sweden, 2009 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2009 10.19
2010 2.38 -76.6%
2011 0.95 -60.1%
2012 6.36 +569.5%
2013 9 +41.5%
2014 4 -55.6%
2015 14 +250.0%
2016 5 -64.3%
2017 3 -40.0%
2018 8.5 +183.3%
2020 22 +158.8%
2022 43 +95.5%

Sweden compared with similar countries

  • Sweden's 43 is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.54, 3.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Sweden's 43 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.7, 2.6× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.19 10.19 10.19 1
2010s 5.91 0.95 14 9
2020s 32.5 22 43 2

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 1 Portugal 59.1 compare
  2. 2 Ireland 46.9 compare
  3. 3 Belgium 43 compare
  4. 5 Mongolia 40.43 compare
  5. 6 Poland 40 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 Sweden?
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in Sweden was 43 in 2022, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 43 in 2022.
What is the lowest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 0.95 in 2011.
How does Sweden rank for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to?
Sweden ranks 3rd out of 54 countries with data for 2022.
Is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 576.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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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