Madagascar vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Madagascar
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 5.8 against 5.5 in Madagascar, a difference of 0.3.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Madagascar's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been ahead every year.
Madagascar ranks 172nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 169th of 190 countries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.83 | 4.56 | 1.73 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1990s | 3.75 | 5.09 | 1.34 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 4.67 | 5.54 | 0.87 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 5.32 | 5.72 | 0.4 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Madagascar or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 5.8 against 5.5 in Madagascar as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Madagascar and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 0.3, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Madagascar and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Madagascar ranks 172nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 169th 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.