Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) was 52.6% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Republic of Korea, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2019, hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Republic of Korea stood at 52.6%. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Republic of Korea peaked at 52.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.5%, in 1990.
That places Republic of Korea 2nd out of 193 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.5% | — |
| 1991 | 4.9% | +8.9% |
| 1992 | 5.4% | +10.2% |
| 1993 | 6.1% | +13.0% |
| 1994 | 6.8% | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 7.6% | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 8.7% | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 9.8% | +12.6% |
| 1998 | 11.2% | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 12.7% | +13.4% |
| 2000 | 14.5% | +14.2% |
| 2001 | 16.5% | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 18.8% | +13.9% |
| 2003 | 21.3% | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 24.0% | +12.7% |
| 2005 | 26.8% | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 29.7% | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 32.5% | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 35.1% | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 37.6% | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 39.9% | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 41.9% | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 43.7% | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 45.3% | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 46.8% | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 48.1% | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 49.3% | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 50.4% | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 51.5% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 52.6% | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.8% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.7% | 14.5% | 37.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.0% | 39.9% | 52.6% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 1 Canada 60.7% compare
- 3 Iceland 51.8% compare
- 4 Costa Rica 49.7% compare
- 5 United States of America 47.6% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Republic of Korea?
- Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in Republic of Korea was 52.6% in 2019, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 52.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5% in 1990.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 2nd out of 193 countries with data for 2019.
- Is hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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