Mean systolic blood pressure in South Africa
South Africa: Mean systolic blood pressure was 129.2 in 2009. ▬ Flat
Latest (2009)
129.2
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
42nd
of 179 countries
All-time high
130.1
in 1980
All-time low
127.3
in 1998
Years of data
30
1980–2009
Mean systolic blood pressure in South Africa, 1980–2009
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2009, mean systolic blood pressure in South Africa stood at 129.2.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mean systolic blood pressure in South Africa peaked at 130.1 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 127.3, in 1998.
South Africa ranks 42nd of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Mean systolic blood pressure in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 130.1 | — |
| 1981 | 130.1 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 130 | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 129.9 | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 129.8 | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 129.8 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 129.7 | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 129.6 | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 129.5 | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 129.4 | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 129.2 | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 129 | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 128.8 | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 128.5 | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 128.2 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 128 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 127.7 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 127.5 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 127.3 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 127.3 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 127.3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 127.3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 127.5 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 127.7 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 127.9 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 128.1 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 128.4 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 128.6 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 128.9 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 129.2 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 129.79 | 129.4 | 130.1 | 10 |
| 1990s | 128.15 | 127.3 | 129.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 128.09 | 127.3 | 129.2 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mean systolic blood pressure in South Africa?
- Mean systolic blood pressure in South Africa was 129.2 in 2009, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest mean systolic blood pressure recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 130.1 in 1980.
- What is the lowest mean systolic blood pressure recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 127.3 in 1998.
- How does South Africa rank for mean systolic blood pressure?
- South Africa ranks 42nd out of 179 countries with data for 2009.
- Is mean systolic blood pressure rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Mean systolic blood pressure (crude estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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