Consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors in Ireland
Ireland: Consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors was 23 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
23 Per thousand inhabitants
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
8th
of 36 countries
All-time high
23.1 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2022
All-time low
17.8 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2021
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors in Ireland, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per thousand inhabitants.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 23 Per thousand inhabitants for consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors in Ireland peaked at 23.1 Per thousand inhabitants in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17.8 Per thousand inhabitants, in 2021.
That places Ireland 8th out of 36 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Per thousand inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21.6 Per thousand inhabitants | — |
| 2014 | 21 Per thousand inhabitants | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 23 Per thousand inhabitants | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 22 Per thousand inhabitants | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 20.9 Per thousand inhabitants | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 22.4 Per thousand inhabitants | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 22.8 Per thousand inhabitants | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 18.6 Per thousand inhabitants | -18.4% |
| 2021 | 17.8 Per thousand inhabitants | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 23.1 Per thousand inhabitants | +29.8% |
| 2023 | 22.4 Per thousand inhabitants | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 23 Per thousand inhabitants | +2.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 23 Per thousand inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20.4 Per thousand inhabitants, 1.1× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 23 Per thousand inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 20.5 Per thousand inhabitants, 1.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21.96 Per thousand inhabitants | 20.9 Per thousand inhabitants | 23 Per thousand inhabitants | 7 |
| 2020s | 20.98 Per thousand inhabitants | 17.8 Per thousand inhabitants | 23.1 Per thousand inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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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 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6489 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors in Ireland?
- Consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors in Ireland was 23 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 23.1 Per thousand inhabitants in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.8 Per thousand inhabitants in 2021.
- How does Ireland rank for consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors?
- Ireland ranks 8th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
- Is consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Consumption of antibiotics in the community and hospital sectors - defined daily doses (DDD) per day. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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