Cuba vs Paraguay: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Cuba
8.4
in 2014
Paraguay
8.1
in 2014
Cuba rank
91st
Paraguay rank
94th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Cuba
- Paraguay
How they compare
Cuba currently reports 8.4 against 8.1 in Paraguay, a difference of 0.3.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Cuba has been ahead every year.
Cuba ranks 91st and Paraguay ranks 94th of 190 countries.
Cuba has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cuba | Paraguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.1 | 3.88 | 2.22 | Cuba |
| 1990s | 7 | 5.22 | 1.78 | Cuba |
| 2000s | 7.57 | 6.67 | 0.9 | Cuba |
| 2010s | 8.2 | 7.78 | 0.42 | Cuba |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Cuba or Paraguay?
- Cuba, at 8.4 against 8.1 in Paraguay as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Cuba and Paraguay?
- 0.3, with Cuba ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and Paraguay?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Cuba and Paraguay rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Cuba ranks 91st and Paraguay ranks 94th 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.