Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Latvia
Latvia: Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin was 3.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Latvia, 2016–2022
Source: World Health Organization – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Latvia is 3.8%, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 15.8% on the previous year and up 91.5% over ten years.
That places Latvia 41st out of 45 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Share of S. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Latvia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.0% | — |
| 2017 | 1.7% | -15.0% |
| 2018 | 5.7% | +235.3% |
| 2019 | 12.3% | +115.4% |
| 2020 | 13.6% | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 4.5% | -66.6% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | -15.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.4% | 1.7% | 12.3% | 4 |
| 2020s | 7.3% | 3.8% | 13.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More reference data data for Latvia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4657 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0673 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Latvia?
- Share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin in Latvia was 3.8% 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 13.6% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2017.
- How does Latvia rank for share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin?
- Latvia ranks 41st out of 45 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of s. aureus infections resistant to methicillin rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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 (%).