Portugal - Hypnotic and Sedative Medicine Use
Since 2014, Portugal Hypnotic and Sedative Medicine Use decreased by 2.2% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 13 comparing other countries in Hypnotic and Sedative Medicine Use with 16.2 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day. Portugal is overtaken by Denmark, which was ranked number 12 at 17.8 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day and is followed by Slovakia at 14.4 Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day. Sweden lead the ranking 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.
| Date | Units (Defined Daily Dosage) Per Thousand Persons Per Day |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 16.20 |
| 2018 | 16.50 |
| 2017 | 16.90 |
| 2016 | 17.30 |
| 2015 | 17.50 |
How does Portugal 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 | |
| 12 |
#12
Denmark
|
18 | 2019 | -3.3 % | -2.3 % | View data | |
| 13 |
#13
Portugal
|
16 | 2019 | -1.8 % | -2.2 % | View data | |
| 14 |
#14
Slovakia
|
14 | 2019 | -0.7 % | -4.4 % | View data | |