Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in South Sudan
South Sudan: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 34.2 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in South Sudan, 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 South Sudan stood at 34.2. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in South Sudan peaked at 37.2 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 34.2, in 2019.
South Sudan ranks 126th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34.6 | — |
| 1991 | 34.7 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 34.8 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 34.9 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 35 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 35.1 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 35.2 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 35.3 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 35.5 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 35.6 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 35.8 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 36 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 36.3 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 36.5 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 36.7 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 36.9 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 37.1 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 37.2 | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 37.2 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 37.1 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 37 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 36.8 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 36.6 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 36.3 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 36 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 35.6 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 35.3 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 34.9 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 34.6 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 34.2 | -1.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 34.2 is below the median for low income countries, which is 36.1, 95% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 34.2 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.5, 91% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.07 | 34.6 | 35.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.68 | 35.8 | 37.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.73 | 34.2 | 37 | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in South Sudan?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in South Sudan was 34.2 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 37.2 in 2007.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.2 in 2019.
- How does South Sudan rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- South Sudan ranks 126th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.