Bhutan—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #40 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
43.4%
2019
YoY Change
+0.7%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#40
of 192 countries
Maximum
43.4%
2019
Minimum
36.6%
1990
CAGR
+0.6%
30 years
Last
43.4%
Previous
43.1%
Highest
43.4%
Lowest
36.6%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bhutan's hypertension prevalence was 43.4% in 2019, ranking #40 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.7% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 43.4% (2019) and the lowest was 36.6% (1990). 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 | 43.4% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 43.1% | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 42.9% | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 42.7% | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 42.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 42.2% | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 41.9% | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 41.6% | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 41.3% | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 41.0% | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 40.7% | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 40.4% | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 40.1% | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 39.8% | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 39.5% | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 39.2% | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 38.9% | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 38.6% | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 38.4% | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 38.1% | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 37.9% | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 37.7% | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 37.5% | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 37.3% | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 37.2% | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 37.1% | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 36.9% | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 36.8% | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 36.7% | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 36.6% |
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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 →