Pharmaceutical consumption in Austria
Austria: Pharmaceutical consumption was 161.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2024. ▬ Flat
Pharmaceutical consumption in Austria, 2010–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pharmaceutical consumption in Austria is 161.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pharmaceutical consumption in Austria peaked at 175.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2014 and was at its lowest, 143.5 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day, in 2018.
That places Austria 20th out of 21 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 156.97 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 143.5 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 175.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 10 |
| 2020s | 154.52 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 147.8 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 161.6 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pharmaceutical consumption in Austria?
- Pharmaceutical consumption in Austria was 161.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest pharmaceutical consumption recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 175.3 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2014.
- What is the lowest pharmaceutical consumption recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 143.5 Defined daily dose per 1 000 inhabitants per day in 2018.
- How does Austria rank for pharmaceutical consumption?
- Austria ranks 20th out of 21 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pharmaceutical consumption rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Pharmaceutical consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total pharmaceutical consumption according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification/Defined Daily Dose (DDD) system, created by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology. The unit of measurement is Defined Daily Dose (DDD), defined as the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used on its main indication in adults. The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system divides drugs into different groups according to the organ system on which they act and/or therapeutical, pharmacological and chemical characteristics. The main principles for the classification of medicinal substances according to the ATC is presented in the publication “Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment”, WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology, Oslo. The publication “ATC Index with DDDs” lists all assigned ATC codes and DDD values. Both these publications are updated annually. The ATC codes are based on the 2026 version of the ATC Index. All alterations implemented from January 2026 are available on the WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology website at https://www.whocc.no/lists_of__temporary_atc_ddds_and_alterations/. Data should reflect, where possible, the total consumption for each pharmaceutical drug category, i.e. including consumption in hospitals. Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.