Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 41.3 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Central African Republic, 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 Central African Republic is 41.3, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Central African Republic peaked at 42.1 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 39.7, in 1990.
That places Central African Republic 64th out of 194 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 39.7 | — |
| 1991 | 39.7 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 39.8 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 39.8 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 39.9 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 39.9 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 40 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 40.1 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 40.2 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 40.4 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 40.5 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 40.7 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 40.9 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 41.1 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 41.3 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 41.5 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 41.7 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 41.9 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 42 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 42.1 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 42.1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 42.1 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 42 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 41.9 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 41.8 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 41.7 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 41.6 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 41.5 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 41.4 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 41.3 | -0.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 41.3 is above the median for low income countries, which is 36.1, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 41.3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.5, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.95 | 39.7 | 40.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.37 | 40.5 | 42.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.74 | 41.3 | 42.1 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Central African Republic?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Central African Republic was 41.3 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 42.1 in 2009.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.7 in 1990.
- How does Central African Republic rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- Central African Republic ranks 64th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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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.