Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Djibouti or Republic of Korea?

Djibouti, at 8.1 against 8 in Republic of Korea as of 2014.

How many years of comparable data are there for Djibouti and Republic of Korea?

35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.

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.

Djibouti vs Republic of Korea: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults

Djibouti

8.1

in 2014

Republic of Korea

in 2014

Djibouti rank

94th

Republic of Korea rank

97th

Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time

Djibouti
Republic of Korea

How they compare

Djibouti currently reports 8.1 against 8 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.1.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Djibouti has been ahead every year.

Djibouti ranks 94th and Republic of Korea ranks 97th of 190 countries.

Djibouti has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Djibouti	Republic of Korea	Difference	Ahead
1980s	6.08	5.18	0.9	Djibouti
1990s	7.2	7.05	0.15	Djibouti
2000s	7.89	7.37	0.52	Djibouti
2010s	8.1	7.74	0.36	Djibouti

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Djibouti or Republic of Korea?: Djibouti, at 8.1 against 8 in Republic of Korea as of 2014.
What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Djibouti and Republic of Korea?: 0.1, with Djibouti ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Djibouti and Republic of Korea?: 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
How do Djibouti and Republic of Korea rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?: Djibouti ranks 94th and Republic of Korea ranks 97th 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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Indicator: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 190 places, 6,650 data points, 1980–2014
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

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.