United Kingdom—Hypertension Prevalence
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #186 of 192Series years: 1990–2019
Latest Value
26.4%
2019
YoY Change
-1.1%
2018 → 2019
Global Rank
#186
of 192 countries
Maximum
38.1%
1990
Minimum
26.4%
2019
CAGR
-1.3%
30 years
Last
26.4%
Previous
26.7%
Highest
38.1%
Lowest
26.4%
Unit
percent of adults aged 30-79
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
United Kingdom's hypertension prevalence was 26.4% in 2019, ranking #186 out of 192 countries. This represents a -1.1% change from 2018. Over the past 30 years, the highest recorded value was 38.1% (1990) and the lowest was 26.4% (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 | 26.4% | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 26.7% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 27.0% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 27.3% | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 27.6% | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 27.9% | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 28.3% | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 28.7% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 29.0% | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 29.4% | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 29.8% | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 30.1% | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 30.5% | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 30.8% | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 31.2% | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 31.7% | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 32.1% | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 32.6% | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 33.1% | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 33.7% | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 34.3% | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 34.8% | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 35.4% | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 35.9% | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 36.4% | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 36.9% | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 37.3% | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 37.6% | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 37.8% | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 38.1% |
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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 →