Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Gabon
Gabon: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 37.4 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Gabon, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Gabon stood at 37.4.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Gabon peaked at 38.1 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 36.4, in 1990.
That places Gabon 106th out of 194 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.47 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.49 | 36.8 | 38.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.75 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 104 Jordan 37.7 compare
- 105 Gambia 37.6 compare
- 107 Cote d'Ivoire 37.3 compare
- 108 Madagascar 36.9 compare
- 109 Cameroon 36.8 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Gabon?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Gabon was 37.4 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 38.1 in 2009.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.4 in 1990.
- How does Gabon rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- Gabon ranks 106th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Gabon 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.