Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 was 42.3 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 42.3, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Zimbabwe peaked at 43.4 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 38.1, in 1990.
That places Zimbabwe 55th out of 194 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38.1 | — |
| 1991 | 38.2 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 38.4 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 38.6 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 38.8 | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 39 | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 39.2 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 39.4 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 39.7 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 40 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 40.4 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 40.7 | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 41.1 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 41.5 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 42 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 42.4 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 42.7 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 43 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 43.2 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 43.4 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 43.4 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 43.4 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 43.3 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 43.2 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 43.1 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 42.9 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 42.8 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 42.6 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 42.4 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 42.3 | -0.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 42.3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.3, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 42.3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.5, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.94 | 38.1 | 40 | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.04 | 40.4 | 43.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.94 | 42.3 | 43.4 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Zimbabwe?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 in Zimbabwe was 42.3 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 43.4 in 2009.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.1 in 1990.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79?
- Zimbabwe ranks 55th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in adults aged 30-79 rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.