The analysis does not include: vaccines; topical decolonizing agents; non-specific inorganic substances; biodefence agents; agents not developed for systemic use (injectable or oral formulations) or inhalation but only for topical application (e.g., creams or eye drops); new formulations of existing treatments; or extension of indication of already approved antibacterial agents.
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Developers with antibacterials in preclinical pipeline by type 2023
In 2023, there were 112 commercial developers worldwide that were progressing antibacterial agents, compared to just four foundations/non-profit developers. This statistic illustrates the categorization of developers of antibacterial agents worldwide from 2019 to 2023, by type.
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WHO. (June 14, 2024). Number of developers with antibacterials in preclinical pipeline worldwide from 2019 to 2023, by type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1233384/categorization-of-antibacterial-agent-developers-worldwide-by-type/
WHO. "Number of developers with antibacterials in preclinical pipeline worldwide from 2019 to 2023, by type." Chart. June 14, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/1233384/categorization-of-antibacterial-agent-developers-worldwide-by-type/
WHO. (2024). Number of developers with antibacterials in preclinical pipeline worldwide from 2019 to 2023, by type. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/1233384/categorization-of-antibacterial-agent-developers-worldwide-by-type/
WHO. "Number of Developers with Antibacterials in Preclinical Pipeline Worldwide from 2019 to 2023, by Type." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 14 Jun 2024, /statistics/1233384/categorization-of-antibacterial-agent-developers-worldwide-by-type/
WHO, Number of developers with antibacterials in preclinical pipeline worldwide from 2019 to 2023, by type ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1233384/categorization-of-antibacterial-agent-developers-worldwide-by-type/ (last visited July 21, 2026)
Number of developers with antibacterials in preclinical pipeline worldwide from 2019 to 2023, by type [Graph], WHO, June 14, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1233384/categorization-of-antibacterial-agent-developers-worldwide-by-type/
