Canada—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #190 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
22.1%
2019
YoY Change
-1.3%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#190
of 192 countries
Maximum
33.0%
1990
Minimum
22.1%
2019
CAGR
-1.4%
30 years
Last
22.1%
Previous
22.4%
Highest
33.0%
Lowest
22.1%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Canada's hypertension prevalence was 22.1% in 2019, ranking #190 out of 192 countries. This represents a -1.3% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 33.0% (1990) and the lowest was 22.1% (2019). 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 | 22.1% | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 22.4% | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 22.6% | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 22.9% | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 23.1% | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 23.4% | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 23.7% | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 24.0% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 24.3% | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 24.6% | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 24.9% | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 25.2% | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 25.6% | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 25.9% | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 26.2% | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 26.6% | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 27.0% | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 27.4% | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 27.8% | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 28.2% | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 28.7% | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 29.2% | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 29.7% | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 30.2% | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 30.7% | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 31.2% | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 31.6% | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 32.1% | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 32.5% | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 33.0% |
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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 →