Latvia vs Slovakia: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Latvia
7.2
in 2014
Slovakia
7.2
in 2014
Latvia rank
127th
Slovakia rank
127th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Latvia
- Slovakia
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 7.2 against 7.2 in Slovakia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 127th and Slovakia ranks 127th of 190 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Slovakia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.36 | 5.24 | 1.12 | Latvia |
| 1990s | 6.5 | 5.73 | 0.77 | Latvia |
| 2000s | 6.61 | 6.28 | 0.33 | Latvia |
| 2010s | 7 | 7 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Latvia or Slovakia?
- Latvia, at 7.2 against 7.2 in Slovakia as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Latvia and Slovakia?
- 0, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Slovakia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Latvia and Slovakia rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Latvia ranks 127th and Slovakia ranks 127th 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.