Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Syria
Syria: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 41.1 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Syria, 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 Syria is 41.1, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Syria peaked at 43.9 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 41.1, in 2019.
That places Syria 65th out of 194 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 41.4 | — |
| 1991 | 41.6 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 41.9 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 42.1 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 42.4 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 42.6 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 42.8 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 43.1 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 43.3 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 43.5 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 43.6 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 43.7 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 43.8 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 43.9 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 43.8 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 43.8 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 43.7 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 43.5 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 43.4 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 43.3 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 43.1 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 43 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 42.8 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 42.6 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 42.4 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 42.1 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 41.8 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 41.6 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 41.4 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 41.1 | -0.7% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 41.1 is above the median for low income countries, which is 36.1, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 41.1 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 38.2, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42.47 | 41.4 | 43.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.65 | 43.3 | 43.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.19 | 41.1 | 43.1 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 62 Niger 41.5 compare
- 63 United Arab Emirates 41.4 compare
- 64 Central African Republic 41.3 compare
- 66 Azerbaijan 41 compare
- 67 Guinea 40.9 compare
- 67 Kyrgyzstan 40.9 compare
- 67 Qatar 40.9 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Syria?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Syria was 41.1 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 43.9 in 2003.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.1 in 2019.
- How does Syria rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- Syria ranks 65th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Syria 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.