Burkina Faso vs South Africa: Antibiotic usage in children
Burkina Faso
48.3
in 2018
South Africa
47.5
in 2018
Burkina Faso rank
82nd
South Africa rank
85th
Antibiotic usage in children over time
- Burkina Faso
- South Africa
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 48.3 against 47.5 in South Africa, a difference of 0.8.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Burkina Faso has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 82nd and South Africa ranks 85th of 132 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.29 | 40.83 | 10.46 | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 51.09 | 44.78 | 6.31 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher antibiotic usage in children, Burkina Faso or South Africa?
- Burkina Faso, at 48.3 against 47.5 in South Africa as of 2018.
- What is the difference in antibiotic usage in children between Burkina Faso and South Africa?
- 0.8, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2018.
- How do Burkina Faso and South Africa rank globally for antibiotic usage in children?
- Burkina Faso ranks 82nd and South Africa ranks 85th of 132 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Antibiotic usage in children. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.