Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Sweden
Sweden: Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to was 43 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in Sweden, 2009–2022
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.19 | 10.19 | 10.19 | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.91 | 0.95 | 14 | 9 |
| 2020s | 32.5 | 22 | 43 | 2 |
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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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