Laos vs Poland: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Laos
7.7
in 2014
Poland
7.7
in 2014
Laos rank
106th
Poland rank
106th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Laos
- Poland
How they compare
Laos currently reports 7.7 against 7.7 in Poland, a difference of 0.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 106th and Poland ranks 106th of 190 countries.
Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.86 | 5.87 | 2.01 | Poland |
| 1990s | 4.95 | 6.19 | 1.24 | Poland |
| 2000s | 6.41 | 6.72 | 0.31 | Poland |
| 2010s | 7.42 | 7.42 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Laos or Poland?
- Laos, at 7.7 against 7.7 in Poland as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Laos and Poland?
- 0, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Poland?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Laos and Poland rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Laos ranks 106th and Poland ranks 106th 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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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.