Republic of the Congo—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #80 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
39.8%
2019
YoY Change
-0.5%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#80
of 192 countries
Maximum
41.1%
2008
Minimum
38.6%
1990
CAGR
+0.1%
30 years
Last
39.8%
Previous
40.0%
Highest
41.1%
Lowest
38.6%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Republic of the Congo's hypertension prevalence was 39.8% in 2019, ranking #80 out of 192 countries. This represents a -0.5% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 41.1% (2008) and the lowest was 38.6% (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 | 39.8% | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 40.0% | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 40.1% | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 40.3% | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 40.5% | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 40.6% | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 40.8% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 40.9% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 41.0% | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 41.1% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 41.1% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 41.1% | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 41.0% | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 40.9% | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 40.7% | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 40.5% | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 40.3% | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 40.1% | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 39.9% | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 39.7% | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 39.6% | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 39.4% | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 39.3% | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 39.1% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 39.1% | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 39.0% | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 38.9% | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 38.8% | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 38.7% | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 38.6% |
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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 →