Ghana vs Greece: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Ghana
6.5
in 2014
Greece
6.6
in 2014
Ghana rank
154th
Greece rank
152nd
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Ghana
- Greece
How they compare
Greece currently reports 6.6 against 6.5 in Ghana, a difference of 0.1.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 154th and Greece ranks 152nd of 190 countries.
Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Greece | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.38 | 5.62 | 2.24 | Greece |
| 1990s | 4.45 | 5.96 | 1.51 | Greece |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 6.33 | 0.73 | Greece |
| 2010s | 6.3 | 6.56 | 0.26 | Greece |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Ghana or Greece?
- Greece, at 6.6 against 6.5 in Ghana as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Ghana and Greece?
- 0.1, with Greece ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Greece?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Ghana and Greece rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Ghana ranks 154th and Greece ranks 152nd 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.