Papua New Guinea—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #178 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
27.8%
2019
YoY Change
+1.8%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#178
of 192 countries
Maximum
27.8%
2019
Minimum
21.7%
2000
CAGR
+0.5%
30 years
Last
27.8%
Previous
27.3%
Highest
27.8%
Lowest
21.7%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Papua New Guinea's hypertension prevalence was 27.8% in 2019, ranking #178 out of 192 countries. This represents a +1.8% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 27.8% (2019) and the lowest was 21.7% (2000). 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 | 27.8% | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 27.3% | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 26.8% | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 26.3% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 25.8% | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 25.3% | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 24.9% | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 24.5% | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 24.0% | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 23.6% | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 23.2% | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 22.8% | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 22.5% | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 22.2% | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 22.0% | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 21.9% | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 21.8% | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 21.7% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 21.7% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 21.7% | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 21.8% | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 21.9% | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 22.1% | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 22.3% | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 22.5% | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 22.8% | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 23.1% | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 23.3% | -1.3% |
| 1991 | 23.6% | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 23.9% |
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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 →