Costa Rica vs Gambia: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Costa Rica
8.9
in 2014
Gambia
8.7
in 2014
Costa Rica rank
81st
Gambia rank
84th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Costa Rica
- Gambia
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 8.9 against 8.7 in Gambia, a difference of 0.2.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 81st and Gambia ranks 84th of 190 countries.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Gambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.8 | 3.6 | 1.2 | Costa Rica |
| 1990s | 6.15 | 4.93 | 1.22 | Costa Rica |
| 2000s | 7.66 | 6.73 | 0.93 | Costa Rica |
| 2010s | 8.64 | 8.22 | 0.42 | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Costa Rica or Gambia?
- Costa Rica, at 8.9 against 8.7 in Gambia as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Costa Rica and Gambia?
- 0.2, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Gambia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Costa Rica and Gambia rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Costa Rica ranks 81st and Gambia ranks 84th 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.