Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in South Africa
South Africa: Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) was 23.6% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in South Africa, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2019, hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in South Africa stood at 23.6%. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in South Africa peaked at 23.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 1990.
That places South Africa 59th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.3% | — |
| 1991 | 4.4% | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 4.6% | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 4.9% | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 5.2% | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 5.5% | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 5.9% | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 6.4% | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 6.9% | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 7.5% | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 8.1% | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 8.7% | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 9.4% | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 10.2% | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 10.9% | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 11.7% | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 12.4% | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 13.2% | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 14.0% | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 14.8% | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 15.7% | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 16.5% | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 17.4% | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 18.3% | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 19.2% | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 20.1% | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 21.0% | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 21.8% | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 22.7% | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 23.6% | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.6% | 4.3% | 7.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.3% | 8.1% | 14.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.6% | 15.7% | 23.6% | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 56 Iran, Islamic Republic of 24.1% compare
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- 61 Montenegro 23.0% compare
- 62 Netherlands 22.9% compare
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More health data for South Africa
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- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0422 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 0.5965 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in South Africa?
- Hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) in South Africa was 23.6% in 2019, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 23.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension)?
- South Africa ranks 59th out of 193 countries with data for 2019.
- Is hypertension effective treatment coverage (controlled hypertension) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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