Benin vs Latvia: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Benin
7.2
in 2014
Latvia
7.2
in 2014
Benin rank
127th
Latvia rank
127th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Benin
- Latvia
How they compare
Benin currently reports 7.2 against 7.2 in Latvia, a difference of 0.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 127th and Latvia ranks 127th of 190 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Latvia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.28 | 6.36 | 3.08 | Latvia |
| 1990s | 4.52 | 6.5 | 1.98 | Latvia |
| 2000s | 5.92 | 6.61 | 0.69 | Latvia |
| 2010s | 6.92 | 7 | 0.08 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Benin or Latvia?
- Benin, at 7.2 against 7.2 in Latvia as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Benin and Latvia?
- 0, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Latvia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Benin and Latvia rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Benin ranks 127th and Latvia ranks 127th 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.