North Macedonia vs Saudi Arabia: Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin
North Macedonia
53.9%
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
52.0%
in 2022
North Macedonia rank
8th
Saudi Arabia rank
11th
Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin over time
- North Macedonia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 53.9% against 52.0% in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1.9%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2017 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 8th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th of 45 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 51.0% | 42.8% | 8.1% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 78.2% | 67.5% | 10.7% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin, North Macedonia or Saudi Arabia?
- North Macedonia, at 53.9% against 52.0% in Saudi Arabia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin between North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia?
- 1.9%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2022.
- How do North Macedonia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin?
- North Macedonia ranks 8th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of bloodstream infection due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among patients seeking care and whose blood sample is taken and tested (%).