Kiribati vs Tuvalu: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Kiribati
22.3
in 2014
Tuvalu
23.8
in 2014
Kiribati rank
8th
Tuvalu rank
6th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Kiribati
- Tuvalu
How they compare
Tuvalu currently reports 23.8 against 22.3 in Kiribati, a difference of 1.5.
That makes Tuvalu's figure about 1.1 times Kiribati's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Tuvalu has been ahead every year.
Kiribati ranks 8th and Tuvalu ranks 6th of 190 countries.
Tuvalu has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kiribati | Tuvalu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.76 | 10.7 | 1.94 | Tuvalu |
| 1990s | 13.9 | 16.04 | 2.14 | Tuvalu |
| 2000s | 18.96 | 20.5 | 1.54 | Tuvalu |
| 2010s | 21.64 | 23.12 | 1.48 | Tuvalu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Kiribati or Tuvalu?
- Tuvalu, at 23.8 against 22.3 in Kiribati as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Kiribati and Tuvalu?
- 1.5, with Tuvalu ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kiribati and Tuvalu?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Kiribati and Tuvalu rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Kiribati ranks 8th and Tuvalu ranks 6th 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.