Nepal—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #113 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
36.1%
2019
YoY Change
+0.0%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#113
of 192 countries
Maximum
36.5%
2010
Minimum
34.1%
1990
CAGR
+0.2%
30 years
Last
36.1%
Previous
36.1%
Highest
36.5%
Lowest
34.1%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Nepal's hypertension prevalence was 36.1% in 2019, ranking #113 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 36.5% (2010) and the lowest was 34.1% (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 | 36.1% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 36.1% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 36.1% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 36.1% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 36.1% | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 36.2% | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 36.3% | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 36.4% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 36.5% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 36.5% | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 36.4% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 36.4% | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 36.3% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 36.2% | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 36.1% | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 35.9% | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 35.8% | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 35.6% | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 35.4% | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 35.2% | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 35.1% | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 35.0% | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 34.8% | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 34.7% | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 34.6% | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 34.5% | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 34.4% | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 34.3% | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 34.2% | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 34.1% |
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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 →