South Africa—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #35 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
44.1%
2019
YoY Change
-0.7%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#35
of 192 countries
Maximum
45.5%
2011
Minimum
34.8%
1990
CAGR
+0.8%
30 years
Last
44.1%
Previous
44.4%
Highest
45.5%
Lowest
34.8%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Africa's hypertension prevalence was 44.1% in 2019, ranking #35 out of 192 countries. This represents a -0.7% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 45.5% (2011) and the lowest was 34.8% (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 | 44.1% | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 44.4% | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 44.6% | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 44.8% | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 45.0% | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 45.2% | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 45.3% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 45.4% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 45.5% | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 45.4% | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 45.2% | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 44.9% | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 44.4% | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 43.8% | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 43.0% | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 42.3% | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 41.5% | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 40.7% | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 39.9% | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 39.2% | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 38.6% | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 38.0% | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 37.5% | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 37.0% | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 36.6% | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 36.2% | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 35.8% | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 35.5% | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 35.1% | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 34.8% |
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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 →