Antibiotic consumption rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Antibiotic consumption rate was 17.08 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
17.08
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
30th
of 46 countries
All-time high
18.99
in 2017
All-time low
15.85
in 2021
Years of data
7
2017–2023
Antibiotic consumption rate in United Kingdom, 2017–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for antibiotic consumption rate in United Kingdom is 17.08, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
United Kingdom ranks 30th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Antibiotic consumption rate in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 18.99 | — |
| 2018 | 18.47 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 18.01 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 16.03 | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 15.85 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 16.89 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 17.08 | +1.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 17.08 is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.88, 96% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 17.08 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18.31, 93% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18.49 | 18.01 | 18.99 | 3 |
| 2020s | 16.46 | 15.85 | 17.08 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 21.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 571.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0072 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 417.14 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is antibiotic consumption rate in United Kingdom?
- Antibiotic consumption rate in United Kingdom was 17.08 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest antibiotic consumption rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 18.99 in 2017.
- What is the lowest antibiotic consumption rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.85 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for antibiotic consumption rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2023.
- Is antibiotic consumption rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Antibiotic consumption rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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