Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Australia
Australia: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 29.3 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Australia, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Australia is 29.3, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Australia peaked at 34.2 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 29.2, in 2017.
Australia ranks 172nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 30 years of available data.
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34.2 | — |
| 1991 | 33.9 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 33.6 | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 33.2 | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 32.9 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 32.5 | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 32.1 | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 31.7 | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 31.4 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 31 | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 30.7 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 30.4 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 30.2 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 30 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 29.9 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 29.7 | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 29.7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 29.6 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 29.5 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 29.5 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 29.5 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 29.4 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 29.4 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 29.3 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 29.3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 29.3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 29.3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 29.2 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 29.2 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 29.3 | +0.3% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 29.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 36.1, 81% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Australia's 29.3 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 33.35, 88% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.65 | 31 | 34.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.92 | 29.5 | 30.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.32 | 29.2 | 29.5 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Australia?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Australia was 29.3 in 2019, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 34.2 in 1990.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.2 in 2017.
- How does Australia rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- Australia ranks 172nd out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated share of the population with hypertension, based on population representative surveys and statistical modeling. Hypertension is a risk factor for chronic complications, including cardiovascular disease, and premature death.