Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) was 11.6% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2019, hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 11.6%. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 107.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 11.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 1990.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 135th out of 193 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.0% | — |
| 1991 | 2.0% | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2.0% | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2.1% | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 2.1% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.2% | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 2.3% | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 2.4% | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 2.6% | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 2.7% | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 2.9% | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 3.1% | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 3.3% | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 3.6% | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 3.9% | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 4.2% | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 4.5% | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 4.9% | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 5.2% | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 5.6% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 6.1% | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 7.1% | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 7.6% | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 8.2% | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 8.8% | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 9.4% | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 10.1% | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 10.8% | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 11.6% | +7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.6% | 6.1% | 11.6% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 134 Eswatini 12.4% compare
- 135 Turkmenistan 11.6% compare
- 137 Angola 11.5% compare
- 138 South Sudan 11.4% compare
- 138 Burundi 11.4% compare
More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 2.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.003 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0024 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 11.6% in 2019, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 11.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 1990.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension)?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 135th out of 193 countries with data for 2019.
- Is hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension )among adults aged 30-79, age-standardized (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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