Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Montenegro
Montenegro: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 45.1 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Montenegro, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Montenegro recorded 45.1 for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in 2019.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Montenegro peaked at 47.5 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 44.7, in 2002.
Montenegro ranks 24th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Montenegro, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.5 | — |
| 1991 | 47.2 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 46.9 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 46.6 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 46.3 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 46 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 45.7 | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 45.4 | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 45.2 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 45 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 44.9 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 44.8 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 44.7 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 44.7 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 44.7 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 44.8 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 44.9 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 45 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 45 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 45.1 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 45.1 | +0.0% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 45.1 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40.55, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 45.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41, 1.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.18 | 45 | 47.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.86 | 44.7 | 45.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.1 | 45.1 | 45.1 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
- 21 Oman 45.6 compare
- 22 Slovenia 45.3 compare
- 23 Bulgaria 45.2 compare
- 24 North Macedonia 45.1 compare
- 24 Saint Kitts and Nevis 45.1 compare
- 24 Sao Tome and Principe 45.1 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Montenegro?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Montenegro was 45.1 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 Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 47.5 in 1990.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.7 in 2002.
- How does Montenegro rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- Montenegro ranks 24th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Montenegro 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.