Iraq—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #10 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
48.1%
2019
YoY Change
+0.0%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#10
of 192 countries
Maximum
48.1%
2018
Minimum
43.3%
1990
CAGR
+0.4%
30 years
Last
48.1%
Previous
48.1%
Highest
48.1%
Lowest
43.3%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iraq's hypertension prevalence was 48.1% in 2019, ranking #10 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 48.1% (2018) and the lowest was 43.3% (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 | 48.1% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 48.1% | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 48.0% | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 47.9% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 47.9% | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 47.8% | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 47.7% | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 47.5% | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 47.4% | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 47.2% | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 47.0% | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 46.8% | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 46.7% | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 46.5% | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 46.4% | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 46.3% | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 46.1% | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 45.9% | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 45.7% | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 45.5% | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 45.3% | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 45.1% | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 44.9% | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 44.6% | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 44.4% | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 44.2% | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 44.0% | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 43.8% | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 43.5% | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 43.3% |
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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 →