Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Argentina
Argentina: Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin was 32.8% in 2022. ▼ Falling
Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Argentina, 2017–2022
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Argentina stood at 32.8%. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 27.1% over ten years.
Argentina ranks 19th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Argentina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 45.0% | — |
| 2018 | 42.5% | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 42.0% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 38.4% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 34.3% | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 32.8% | -4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43.2% | 42.0% | 45.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 35.2% | 32.8% | 38.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More reference data data for Argentina
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Argentina?
- Share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Argentina was 32.8% in 2022, according to World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 45.0% in 2017.
- What is the lowest share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.8% in 2022.
- How does Argentina rank for share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin?
- Argentina ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of bloodstream infection due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among patients seeking care and whose blood sample is taken and tested (%).