Norway—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #159 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
30.5%
2019
YoY Change
-1.6%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#159
of 192 countries
Maximum
39.7%
1990
Minimum
30.5%
2019
CAGR
-0.9%
30 years
Last
30.5%
Previous
31.0%
Highest
39.7%
Lowest
30.5%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Norway's hypertension prevalence was 30.5% in 2019, ranking #159 out of 192 countries. This represents a -1.6% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 39.7% (1990) and the lowest was 30.5% (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 | 30.5% | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 31.0% | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 31.5% | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 31.9% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 32.4% | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 32.9% | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 33.4% | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 33.9% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 34.4% | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 34.8% | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 35.2% | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 35.5% | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 35.8% | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 36.1% | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 36.4% | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 36.6% | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 36.9% | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 37.0% | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 37.4% | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 37.6% | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 37.8% | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 38.1% | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 38.3% | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 38.6% | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 38.8% | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 39.1% | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 39.3% | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 39.5% | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 39.7% |
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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 →