Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Russia
Russia: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 44.3 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Russia, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Russia is 44.3, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Russia peaked at 52.6 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 44.3, in 2019.
Russia ranks 31st of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 30 years of available data.
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 52.6 | — |
| 1991 | 52.3 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 52.1 | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 51.9 | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 51.7 | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 51.5 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 51.3 | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 51.1 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 50.9 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 50.8 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 50.6 | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 50.5 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 50.4 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 50.2 | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 50.1 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 49.9 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 49.7 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 49.5 | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 49.2 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 48.9 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 48.6 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 48.2 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 47.7 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 47.3 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 46.8 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 46.3 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 45.8 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 45.3 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 44.8 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 44.3 | -1.1% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 44.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 36.1, 1.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Russia's 44.3 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 | 51.62 | 50.8 | 52.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.9 | 48.9 | 50.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.51 | 44.3 | 48.6 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Russia?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Russia was 44.3 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 52.6 in 1990.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.3 in 2019.
- How does Russia rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- Russia ranks 31st out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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.