Bangladesh—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #175 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
28.8%
2019
YoY Change
+0.7%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#175
of 192 countries
Maximum
29.1%
1990
Minimum
27.8%
2011
CAGR
-0.0%
30 years
Last
28.8%
Previous
28.6%
Highest
29.1%
Lowest
27.8%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bangladesh's hypertension prevalence was 28.8% in 2019, ranking #175 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.7% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 29.1% (1990) and the lowest was 27.8% (2011). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
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| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28.8% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 28.6% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 28.4% | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 28.2% | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 28.0% | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 27.9% | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 27.8% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 27.8% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 27.8% | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 27.9% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 27.9% | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 28.0% | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 28.2% | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 28.3% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 28.3% | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 28.4% | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 28.5% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 28.5% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 28.5% | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 28.6% | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 28.6% | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 28.6% | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 28.6% | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 28.7% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 28.7% | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 28.8% | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 28.9% | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 28.9% | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 29.0% | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 29.1% |
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About This Indicator
Definition
Age-standardized hypertension prevalence, both sexes; definition includes raised pressure or medication.
Methodology
WHO age-standardized model-based estimate
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source: World Health Organization (Global Health Observatory)Available series: 1990–2019View original source →