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 1,290 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1,290
Change on year
down 15.9%
World rank
5th
of 54 countries
All-time high
1,534
in 2020
All-time low
120
in 2009
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

05001.0k1.5k2009201520222009: 1202010: 2222011: 2512012: 2622013: 2402014: 2312015: 2392016: 2332017: 2402018: 2512020: 1.5k2022: 1.3k

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 1,290 for antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (ds/r) to in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.9% on the previous year and up 392.4% 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 1,534 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 120, in 2009.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to antimicrobials testing in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (number) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2009 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2009 120
2010 222 +85.0%
2011 251 +13.1%
2012 262 +4.4%
2013 240 -8.4%
2014 231 -3.8%
2015 239 +3.5%
2016 233 -2.5%
2017 240 +3.0%
2018 251 +4.6%
2020 1,534 +511.2%
2022 1,290 -15.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 120 120 120 1
2010s 241 222 262 9
2020s 1,412 1,290 1,534 2

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 2 Canada 3,855 compare
  2. 3 United States of America 3,684 compare
  3. 4 China 2,804 compare
  4. 6 Chile 839 compare
  5. 7 Norway 827 compare
  6. 8 Netherlands 572 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 1,290 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 1,534 in 2020.
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 120 in 2009.
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 5th 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 392.4%. 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 testing in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Antimicrobial resistance or decreased susceptibiity (DS/R) to antimicrobials testing in Neisseria gonorrhoea isolates (WHO-GASP) (number)
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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