Australia - Hypnotic and Sedative Medicine Use
Since 2014, Australia Hypnotic and Sedative Medicine Use fell by 7.8% year on year. In 2019, the country was number 24 comparing other countries in Hypnotic and Sedative Medicine Use with 3 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day. Australia is overtaken by Germany, which was number 23 with 3.3 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day and is followed by Italy at 1.1 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day. Sweden ranked the highest with 65.9 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day in 2019, that is an increase of 8.4% versus 2018. Iceland, Luxembourg and Norway respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Chile witnessed the best average annual growth at +25.2% per year, while Germany recorded the worst performance at -8.7% per year.
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| Date | Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.00 |
| 2018 | 3.50 |
| 2017 | 3.70 |
| 2016 | 3.90 |
| 2015 | 4.20 |
How does Australia rank in Hypnotic and Sedative Medicine Use?
| # | 25 Countries | Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Sweden
|
66 | 2019 | +8.4 % | +4.4 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Iceland
|
62 | 2019 | -0.9 % | -1.3 % | View data | |
| 23 |
#23
Germany
|
3 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -8.7 % | View data | |
| 24 |
#24
Australia
|
3 | 2019 | -14.3 % | -7.8 % | View data | |
| 25 |
#25
Italy
|
1 | 2019 | +10.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |