Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 26.4 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom is 26.4, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in United Kingdom peaked at 38.1 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 26.4, in 2019.
United Kingdom ranks 188th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38.1 | — |
| 1991 | 37.8 | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 37.6 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 37.3 | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 36.9 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 36.4 | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 35.9 | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 35.4 | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 34.8 | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 34.3 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 33.7 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 33.1 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 32.6 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 32.1 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 31.7 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 31.2 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 30.8 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 30.5 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 30.1 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 29.8 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 29.4 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 29 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 28.7 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 28.3 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 27.9 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 27.6 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 27.3 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 27 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 26.7 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 26.4 | -1.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 26.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 36.1, 73% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 26.4 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41, 64% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.45 | 34.3 | 38.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.56 | 29.8 | 33.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.83 | 26.4 | 29.4 | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 186 South Korea 26.7 compare
- 187 North Korea 26.5 compare
- 189 Iran 26.2 compare
- 190 Cambodia 25.7 compare
- 191 Eritrea 23.7 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in United Kingdom?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in United Kingdom was 26.4 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 38.1 in 1990.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.4 in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- United Kingdom ranks 188th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.