South Korea - Analgesic Medicine Use
Since 2014, South Korea Analgesic Medicine Use fell by 2.5% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 21 comparing other countries in Analgesic Medicine Use at 12 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day. South Korea is overtaken by Austria, which was number 20 with 13.4 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day and is followed by Turkey with 10.4 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day. Denmark ranked the highest with 96.5 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day in 2019, a growth of 0.2% compared to 2018. Norway, Sweden and Finland respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Chile witnessed the best average annual growth at +14.7% per year, while Greece recorded the worst performance at -21.5% per year.
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| Date | Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 12.00 |
| 2018 | 12.20 |
| 2017 | 11.90 |
| 2016 | 11.90 |
| 2015 | 13.30 |
How does South Korea rank in Analgesic Medicine Use?
| # | 28 Countries | Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Denmark
|
97 | 2019 | +0.2 % | +1.4 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Norway
|
71 | 2019 | +4.1 % | +2.6 % | View data | |
| 20 |
#20
Austria
|
13 | 2019 | +0.0 % | +2.8 % | View data | |
| 21 |
#21
South Korea
|
12 | 2019 | -1.6 % | -2.5 % | View data | |
| 22 |
#22
Turkey
|
10 | 2019 | +4.0 % | -0.4 % | View data | |