Cameroon—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #107 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
36.8%
2019
YoY Change
+0.3%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#107
of 192 countries
Maximum
36.8%
2019
Minimum
33.4%
1990
CAGR
+0.3%
30 years
Last
36.8%
Previous
36.7%
Highest
36.8%
Lowest
33.4%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Cameroon's hypertension prevalence was 36.8% in 2019, ranking #107 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.3% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 36.8% (2019) and the lowest was 33.4% (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 | 36.8% | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 36.7% | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 36.6% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 36.6% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 36.5% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 36.5% | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 36.4% | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 36.3% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 36.3% | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 36.2% | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 36.0% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 35.8% | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 35.6% | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 35.3% | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 35.1% | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 34.8% | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 34.5% | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 34.2% | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 34.0% | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 33.8% | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 33.7% | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 33.6% | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 33.5% | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 33.4% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 33.4% | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 33.4% | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 33.4% | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 33.4% | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 33.4% | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 33.4% |
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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 →