Belgium vs Germany: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Belgium
4.6
in 2014
Germany
5
in 2014
Belgium rank
183rd
Germany rank
181st
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Belgium
- Germany
How they compare
Germany currently reports 5 against 4.6 in Belgium, a difference of 0.4.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 183rd and Germany ranks 181st of 190 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.69 | 4.6 | 1.09 | Belgium |
| 1990s | 5.33 | 4.77 | 0.56 | Belgium |
| 2000s | 4.88 | 4.9 | 0.02 | Germany |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 4.92 | 0.32 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Belgium or Germany?
- Germany, at 5 against 4.6 in Belgium as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Belgium and Germany?
- 0.4, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Belgium ranks 183rd and Germany ranks 181st 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.