In 2023, Chile led in antiinfective medicine use with 40.9 units per thousand persons per day, reflecting a significant 15.38% YoY increase. European countries like Romania, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Spain followed, with varied increases, notably 5.73% for Spain, while Slovakia and Finland experienced a slight decline. Stable usage was noted in Ireland and Australia, both at 19.7 units. Nordic countries such as Denmark and Sweden exhibited slight decreases, with Sweden at 14.2 units, the lowest among the listed countries.
Future trends to watch include potential policy changes toward antimicrobial resistance management, which could affect usage rates. Emerging healthcare technologies and significant global health events are likely to influence demand and distribution of antiinfective medicine across different nations.
Top countries in Antiinfective Medicine Use by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chile | 40.9 | 2023 | +5.41% | +15.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 29.6 | 2023 | 0% | +0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 27.5 | 2023 | +2.61% | +2.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 25.7 | 2023 | +4.05% | +0.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 23.4 | 2023 | 0% | +5.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 23 | 2023 | +4.55% | -0.43% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 22.9 | 2023 | +4.57% | +0.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 19.7 | 2023 | +3.14% | +0.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 19.7 | 2021 | -0.51% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 19.6 | 2021 | +2.08% | View data |
