Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Nigeria: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
6.2
in 2014
Nigeria
6.2
in 2014
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
160th
Nigeria rank
160th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Nigeria
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 6.2 against 6.2 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 160th and Nigeria ranks 160th of 190 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.76 | 3.28 | 0.52 | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 3.65 | 4.23 | 0.58 | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 4.71 | 5.16 | 0.45 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 5.82 | 6 | 0.18 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Nigeria?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 6.2 against 6.2 in Nigeria as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Nigeria?
- 0, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Nigeria?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Nigeria rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 160th and Nigeria 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.