In 2023, Luxembourg led the global medicinal use for the alimentary tract and metabolism with 533.4 units per thousand persons per day, marking a 4.28% increase from 2022. Latvia and Greece followed, with notable year-on-year growth rates of 7.61% and 6.73%, respectively. New Zealand remained stable with no change, while Slovenia saw a 6.21% rise. Spain and Slovakia showed minor increments of 0.16% and 1.36%, respectively. Conversely, Chile experienced a significant increase of 14.37%. Germany and Denmark reported modest growth rates of 1.35% and 3.05%, respectively. Lithuania, Croatia and Sweden saw pronounced increases of 8.61%, 9.16%, and 1.4%. Meanwhile, Australia experienced a decrease of 1.79%.
Future trends to watch include potential continued growth in countries like Chile and Croatia, driven by healthcare policy changes or demographic shifts. Additionally, markets that currently exhibit slower growth or decline, such as Australia, may show varied recuperation patterns based on further policy adjustments and healthcare practices. Monitoring these trends can provide insights into how upcoming changes in global healthcare systems will influence medicine consumption rates.
Top countries in Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Medicine Use by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 533.4 | 2023 | +3.33% | +4.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 425.3 | 2023 | +6.3% | +7.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 349.2 | 2023 | +1.99% | +6.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 New Zealand | 334 | 2023 | -1.76% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 315.2 | 2023 | +3.65% | +6.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 303.5 | 2023 | +1.34% | +0.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 302.4 | 2023 | +7.42% | +9.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 288.3 | 2023 | 0% | +1.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 287.7 | 2023 | +1.62% | +1.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Chile | 261.2 | 2023 | +4.86% | +14.37% | View data |
