Italy—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #132 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
33.8%
2019
YoY Change
-1.2%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#132
of 192 countries
Maximum
43.9%
1990
Minimum
33.8%
2019
CAGR
-0.9%
30 years
Last
33.8%
Previous
34.2%
Highest
43.9%
Lowest
33.8%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Italy's hypertension prevalence was 33.8% in 2019, ranking #132 out of 192 countries. This represents a -1.2% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 43.9% (1990) and the lowest was 33.8% (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 | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 34.2% | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 34.7% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 35.1% | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 35.6% | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 36.1% | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 36.6% | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 37.7% | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 38.3% | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 38.9% | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 39.5% | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 40.0% | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 40.5% | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 40.9% | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 41.2% | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 41.5% | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 41.8% | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 42.0% | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 42.2% | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 42.4% | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 42.6% | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 42.8% | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 43.0% | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 43.2% | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 43.3% | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 43.5% | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 43.6% | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 43.8% | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 43.9% |
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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 →