Guatemala vs Uruguay: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Guatemala
9.7
in 2014
Uruguay
9.5
in 2014
Guatemala rank
71st
Uruguay rank
74th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Guatemala
- Uruguay
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 9.7 against 9.5 in Uruguay, a difference of 0.2.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Uruguay ahead.
Guatemala ranks 71st and Uruguay ranks 74th of 190 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.15 | 7.48 | 2.33 | Uruguay |
| 1990s | 6.44 | 7.91 | 1.47 | Uruguay |
| 2000s | 8.17 | 8.51 | 0.34 | Uruguay |
| 2010s | 9.38 | 9.24 | 0.14 | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Guatemala or Uruguay?
- Guatemala, at 9.7 against 9.5 in Uruguay as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Guatemala and Uruguay?
- 0.2, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Uruguay?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Guatemala and Uruguay rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Guatemala ranks 71st and Uruguay ranks 74th 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.