Lesotho vs Mauritania: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Lesotho
8.8
in 2014
Mauritania
9
in 2014
Lesotho rank
82nd
Mauritania rank
80th
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Lesotho
- Mauritania
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 9 against 8.8 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.2.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 82nd and Mauritania ranks 80th of 190 countries.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Mauritania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.08 | 4.33 | 0.25 | Mauritania |
| 1990s | 5.42 | 6.05 | 0.63 | Mauritania |
| 2000s | 7.14 | 7.6 | 0.46 | Mauritania |
| 2010s | 8.42 | 8.68 | 0.26 | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Lesotho or Mauritania?
- Mauritania, at 9 against 8.8 in Lesotho as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Lesotho and Mauritania?
- 0.2, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Mauritania?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Lesotho and Mauritania rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Lesotho ranks 82nd and Mauritania ranks 80th 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.