Iraq vs Kuwait: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Iraq
17.4
in 2014
Kuwait
19.6
in 2014
Iraq rank
14th
Kuwait rank
11th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Iraq
- Kuwait
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 19.6 against 17.4 in Iraq, a difference of 2.2.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Kuwait has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 14th and Kuwait ranks 11th of 190 countries.
Kuwait has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.93 | 12.85 | 3.92 | Kuwait |
| 1990s | 10.71 | 14.27 | 3.56 | Kuwait |
| 2000s | 13.42 | 16.61 | 3.19 | Kuwait |
| 2010s | 16.42 | 18.98 | 2.56 | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Iraq or Kuwait?
- Kuwait, at 19.6 against 17.4 in Iraq as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Iraq and Kuwait?
- 2.2, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Kuwait?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Iraq and Kuwait rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Iraq ranks 14th and Kuwait ranks 11th 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.