Peru—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #192 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
20.7%
2019
YoY Change
+1.0%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#192
of 192 countries
Maximum
20.7%
2019
Minimum
19.8%
2005
CAGR
+0.1%
30 years
Last
20.7%
Previous
20.5%
Highest
20.7%
Lowest
19.8%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Peru's hypertension prevalence was 20.7% in 2019, ranking #192 out of 192 countries. This represents a +1.0% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 20.7% (2019) and the lowest was 19.8% (2005). 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 | 20.7% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 20.5% | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 20.3% | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 20.1% | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 19.9% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 19.9% | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 19.8% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 19.8% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 19.8% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 19.8% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 19.8% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 19.8% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 19.8% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 19.8% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 19.8% | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 19.9% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 19.9% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 19.9% | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 19.9% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 19.9% | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 19.9% | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 19.9% | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 20.0% | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 20.0% | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 20.1% | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 20.1% | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 20.2% | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 20.2% | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 20.3% | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 20.4% |
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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 →