Netherlands vs Uganda: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Netherlands
4.3
in 2014
Uganda
4.6
in 2014
Netherlands rank
186th
Uganda rank
183rd
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Netherlands
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 4.6 against 4.3 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.3.
That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Netherlands ahead.
Netherlands ranks 186th and Uganda ranks 183rd of 190 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.85 | 1.93 | 1.92 | Netherlands |
| 1990s | 4.15 | 2.54 | 1.61 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 4.46 | 3.39 | 1.07 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 4.38 | 4.28 | 0.1 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Netherlands or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 4.6 against 4.3 in Netherlands as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Netherlands and Uganda?
- 0.3, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Uganda?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Netherlands and Uganda rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Netherlands ranks 186th and Uganda ranks 183rd 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.