Proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to was 4.2 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
4.2
Change on year
down 63.8%
World rank
27th
of 47 countries
All-time high
12.55
in 2015
All-time low
0
in 2011
Years of data
11
2009–2020

Proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2009–2020

0510152009201420202009: 4.22010: 0.452011: 02012: 1.92013: 0.4172014: 0.8662015: 12.62016: 32017: 11.32018: 11.62020: 4.2

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 4.2 for proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to in 2020.

That represents a change of down 63.8% on the previous year and up 832.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported 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 27th of 47 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.

Proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to WHO-GASP in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2009 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2009 4.17
2010 0.4505 -89.2%
2011 0 -100.0%
2012 1.91
2013 0.4167 -78.2%
2014 0.8658 +107.8%
2015 12.55 +1349.8%
2016 3 -76.1%
2017 11.3 +276.1%
2018 11.6 +2.7%
2020 4.2 -63.8%

Averages by decade

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

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 24 New Zealand 6.5 compare
  2. 25 Canada 6.1 compare
  3. 26 United States of America 5.8 compare
  4. 28 Sri Lanka 4.17 compare
  5. 29 Italy 4 compare
  6. 30 Argentina 3.9 compare
  7. 30 Australia 3.9 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 4.2 in 2020, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 12.55 in 2015.
What is the lowest proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported 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 proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 27th out of 47 countries with data for 2020.
Is proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 832.4%. 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 Proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to WHO-GASP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of isolates with resistance to azithromycin reported to WHO-GASP
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
47 places, 412 data points, 2009–2020
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