Japan—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #150 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
31.4%
2019
YoY Change
-0.6%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#150
of 192 countries
Maximum
40.1%
1990
Minimum
31.4%
2019
CAGR
-0.8%
30 years
Last
31.4%
Previous
31.6%
Highest
40.1%
Lowest
31.4%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's hypertension prevalence was 31.4% in 2019, ranking #150 out of 192 countries. This represents a -0.6% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 40.1% (1990) and the lowest was 31.4% (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 | 31.4% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 31.6% | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 31.7% | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 31.8% | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 31.9% | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 32.0% | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 32.2% | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 32.4% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 32.5% | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 32.6% | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 32.7% | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 32.8% | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 32.9% | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 33.0% | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 33.1% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 33.1% | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 33.2% | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 33.4% | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 33.5% | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 34.1% | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 34.6% | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 35.1% | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 35.7% | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 36.4% | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 37.1% | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 37.8% | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 38.6% | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 39.3% | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 40.1% |
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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 →