Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Denmark
Denmark: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 35.9 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Denmark, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 35.9 for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Denmark peaked at 41.8 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 35.9, in 2019.
Denmark ranks 117th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38 | — |
| 1991 | 38.3 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 38.6 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 39 | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 39.3 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 39.6 | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 39.8 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 40.1 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 40.4 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 40.7 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 41 | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 41.2 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 41.4 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 41.6 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 41.7 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 41.8 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 41.7 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 41.6 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 41.5 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 41.2 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 40.9 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 40.5 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 40 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 39.5 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 38.9 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 38.3 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 37.7 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 37.1 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 36.5 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 35.9 | -1.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 35.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 36.1, 99% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 35.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41, 88% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.38 | 38 | 40.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.47 | 41 | 41.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.53 | 35.9 | 40.9 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Denmark?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Denmark was 35.9 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 41.8 in 2005.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.9 in 2019.
- How does Denmark rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- Denmark ranks 117th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark 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.