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    Global Average Blood Pressure

    Last updated: February 20, 2026

    127 mmHg

    mmHg

    The global average systolic blood pressure is approximately 127 mmHg. Hypertension (≥140 mmHg) affects 1.28 billion adults, with the highest rates in Central and Eastern Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa.

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    Source: NCD-RisC

    Global Average Blood Pressure by Country

    Country Value (mmHg) ↓Source
    Nigeria134NCD-RisC
    Russia133NCD-RisC
    Germany131NCD-RisC
    India129NFHS
    United Kingdom128NHS
    United States126CDC
    Japan125MHLW
    South Korea123KCDC

    Why This Average Exists

    High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death globally, contributing to 10.8 million deaths per year from heart disease and stroke.

    Factors That Affect Global Average Blood Pressure

    • Salt intake
    • Physical activity
    • Obesity
    • Alcohol consumption
    • Stress
    • Genetics

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    Methodology & Data Sources

    The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

    Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2024–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

    All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.

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