Dominican Republic—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #5 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
49.1%
2019
YoY Change
+0.0%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#5
of 192 countries
Maximum
49.1%
2018
Minimum
41.6%
1990
CAGR
+0.6%
30 years
Last
49.1%
Previous
49.1%
Highest
49.1%
Lowest
41.6%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Dominican Republic's hypertension prevalence was 49.1% in 2019, ranking #5 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 49.1% (2018) and the lowest was 41.6% (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 | 49.1% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 49.1% | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 49.0% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 49.0% | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 48.9% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 48.9% | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 48.8% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 48.7% | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 48.6% | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 48.4% | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 48.1% | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 47.8% | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 47.4% | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 47.0% | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 46.6% | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 46.2% | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 45.8% | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 45.4% | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 45.0% | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 44.6% | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 44.3% | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 43.9% | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 43.6% | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 43.3% | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 43.0% | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 42.7% | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 42.4% | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 42.1% | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 41.8% | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 41.6% |
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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 →