Burkina Faso vs Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Burkina Faso
6.3
in 2014
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
6.2
in 2014
Burkina Faso rank
158th
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
160th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Burkina Faso
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 6.3 against 6.2 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 0.1.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 158th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 160th of 190 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 2 and Congo, Democratic Republic of the in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.62 | 2.76 | 0.14 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 1990s | 3.58 | 3.65 | 0.07 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2000s | 4.97 | 4.71 | 0.26 | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 6.04 | 5.82 | 0.22 | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Burkina Faso or Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Burkina Faso, at 6.3 against 6.2 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Burkina Faso and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 0.1, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Burkina Faso and Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Burkina Faso ranks 158th and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 160th of 190 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – 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.