Rwanda vs Sweden: Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults
Rwanda
4.4
in 2014
Sweden
4.9
in 2014
Rwanda rank
185th
Sweden rank
182nd
Prevalence rate of diabetes in adults over time
- Rwanda
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 4.9 against 4.4 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.5.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times Rwanda's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Rwanda ranks 185th and Sweden ranks 182nd of 190 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Rwanda | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.58 | 4.7 | 3.12 | Sweden |
| 1990s | 2.38 | 4.75 | 2.37 | Sweden |
| 2000s | 3.45 | 4.91 | 1.46 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 4.9 | 0.7 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of diabetes in adults, Rwanda or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 4.9 against 4.4 in Rwanda as of 2014.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of diabetes in adults between Rwanda and Sweden?
- 0.5, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Sweden?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do Rwanda and Sweden rank globally for prevalence rate of diabetes in adults?
- Rwanda ranks 185th and Sweden ranks 182nd 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.