Cyprus vs Sierra Leone: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Cyprus
7
in 2014
Sierra Leone
6.9
in 2014
Cyprus rank
140th
Sierra Leone rank
142nd
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Cyprus
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 7 against 6.9 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.1.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 140th and Sierra Leone ranks 142nd of 190 countries.
Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.23 | 3.68 | 0.55 | Cyprus |
| 1990s | 5.56 | 4.55 | 1.01 | Cyprus |
| 2000s | 6.52 | 5.6 | 0.92 | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 6.56 | 0.34 | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Cyprus or Sierra Leone?
- Cyprus, at 7 against 6.9 in Sierra Leone as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Cyprus and Sierra Leone?
- 0.1, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Sierra Leone?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Cyprus and Sierra Leone rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Cyprus ranks 140th and Sierra Leone ranks 142nd 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.