Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: 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 North Macedonia, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 45.1 for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in North Macedonia peaked at 47.6 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 44.8, in 2001.
North Macedonia ranks 24th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.28 | 45.1 | 47.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.96 | 44.8 | 45.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.18 | 45.1 | 45.2 | 10 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 21 Oman 45.6 compare
- 22 Slovenia 45.3 compare
- 23 Bulgaria 45.2 compare
- 24 Montenegro 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 North Macedonia?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.6 in 1990.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.8 in 2001.
- How does North Macedonia rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- North Macedonia ranks 24th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.