Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Oman
Oman: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 45.6 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Oman, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Oman recorded 45.6 for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in 2019.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Oman peaked at 47 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 43.8, in 1990.
Oman ranks 21st of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.16 | 43.8 | 46.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.83 | 46.3 | 47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.43 | 45.6 | 46.9 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 18 Jamaica 46.3 compare
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- 22 Slovenia 45.3 compare
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- 24 Montenegro 45.1 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 Oman?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Oman was 45.6 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 47 in 2004.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.8 in 1990.
- How does Oman rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- Oman ranks 21st out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Oman 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.