Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to was 8.29 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
8.29
Change on year
up 97.4%
World rank
29th
of 54 countries
All-time high
12.55
in 2015
All-time low
0
in 2011
Years of data
12
2009–2022

Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2009–2022

0510152009201520222009: 4.22010: 0.452011: 02012: 1.92013: 0.422014: 0.872015: 12.62016: 32017: 11.32018: 11.62020: 4.22022: 8.3

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 8.29, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 97.4% on the previous year and up 334.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 12.55 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2011.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 29th 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to antimicrobials in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (proportion) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2009 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2009 4.17
2010 0.45 -89.2%
2011 0 -100.0%
2012 1.91
2013 0.42 -78.0%
2014 0.87 +107.1%
2015 12.55 +1342.5%
2016 3 -76.1%
2017 11.3 +276.7%
2018 11.6 +2.7%
2020 4.2 -63.8%
2022 8.29 +97.4%

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 8.29 is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.54, 57% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 8.29 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.7, 50% of the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.17 4.17 4.17 1
2010s 4.68 0 12.55 9
2020s 6.24 4.2 8.29 2

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 26 Slovenia 11.2 compare
  2. 27 Colombia 10.1 compare
  3. 28 Singapore 9.68 compare
  4. 30 Cambodia 8.2 compare
  5. 31 Canada 8.12 compare
  6. 32 Argentina 6.1 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 8.29 in 2022, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 12.55 in 2015.
What is the lowest antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2011.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 29th out of 54 countries with data for 2022.
Is antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 334.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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