Proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance in Italy

Italy: Proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance was 5 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
5
Change on year
up 150.0%
World rank
4th
of 27 countries
All-time high
18.57
in 2009
All-time low
0
in 2013
Years of data
10
2009–2018

Proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance in Italy, 2009–2018

051015202009201320182009: 18.62010: 5.72011: 32012: 62013: 02014: 22015: 02016: 22017: 22018: 5

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance in Italy is 5, measured in 2018.

The figure is up 150.0% on the previous year and down 73.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance in Italy peaked at 18.57 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.

That places Italy 4th out of 27 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance (DS/R) to cefixime reported to WHO-GASP in Italy, 2009 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2009 18.57
2010 5.71 -69.2%
2011 3.03 -47.0%
2012 6 +98.0%
2013 0 -100.0%
2014 2
2015 0 -100.0%
2016 2
2017 2 +0.0%
2018 5 +150.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 18.57 18.57 18.57 1
2010s 2.86 0 6 9

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 1 Cyprus 20 compare
  2. 2 Belarus 15.8 compare
  3. 3 Greece 6 compare
  4. 5 Spain 4.8 compare
  5. 6 Austria 3.4 compare
  6. 7 Belgium 2.9 compare

See the full ranking of 27 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance in Italy?
Proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance in Italy was 5 in 2018, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 18.57 in 2009.
What is the lowest proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
How does Italy rank for proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance?
Italy ranks 4th out of 27 countries with data for 2018.
Is proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 73.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance (DS/R) to cefixime reported to WHO-GASP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of isolates with decreased susceptibility or resistance (DS/R) to cefixime reported to WHO-GASP
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
27 places, 246 data points, 2009–2018
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