Mozambique vs Zambia: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Mozambique
6.4
in 2014
Zambia
6.6
in 2014
Mozambique rank
155th
Zambia rank
152nd
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Mozambique
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 6.6 against 6.4 in Mozambique, a difference of 0.2.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 155th and Zambia ranks 152nd of 190 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.86 | 3.98 | 1.12 | Zambia |
| 1990s | 4.07 | 4.74 | 0.67 | Zambia |
| 2000s | 5.34 | 5.55 | 0.21 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 6.12 | 6.32 | 0.2 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Mozambique or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 6.6 against 6.4 in Mozambique as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Mozambique and Zambia?
- 0.2, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Zambia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Mozambique and Zambia rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Mozambique ranks 155th and Zambia ranks 152nd 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.