Bangladesh vs Gabon: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Bangladesh
9.8
in 2014
Gabon
10
in 2014
Bangladesh rank
70th
Gabon rank
69th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Bangladesh
- Gabon
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 10 against 9.8 in Bangladesh, a difference of 0.2.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 70th and Gabon ranks 69th of 190 countries.
Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.43 | 4.56 | 0.13 | Gabon |
| 1990s | 6.08 | 6.36 | 0.28 | Gabon |
| 2000s | 8 | 8.37 | 0.37 | Gabon |
| 2010s | 9.4 | 9.64 | 0.24 | Gabon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Bangladesh or Gabon?
- Gabon, at 10 against 9.8 in Bangladesh as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Bangladesh and Gabon?
- 0.2, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Gabon?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Bangladesh and Gabon rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Bangladesh ranks 70th and Gabon ranks 69th of 190 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Estimated share of people with diabetes among those aged over 18, based on general population surveys and statistical modeling. Diabetes is a risk factor for chronic complications, including cardiovascular disease, and premature death.