American Samoa vs Tonga: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
American Samoa
75.9%
in 2024
Tonga
73.8%
in 2024
American Samoa rank
1st
Tonga rank
2nd
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- American Samoa
- Tonga
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 75.9% against 73.8% in Tonga, a difference of 2.1%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, American Samoa has been ahead every year.
American Samoa ranks 1st and Tonga ranks 2nd of 199 countries.
American Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | Tonga | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 57.4% | 43.4% | 14.0% | American Samoa |
| 1990s | 66.0% | 50.9% | 15.1% | American Samoa |
| 2000s | 70.0% | 57.3% | 12.7% | American Samoa |
| 2010s | 73.2% | 65.3% | 7.9% | American Samoa |
| 2020s | 75.3% | 72.0% | 3.3% | American Samoa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, American Samoa or Tonga?
- American Samoa, at 75.9% against 73.8% in Tonga as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between American Samoa and Tonga?
- 2.1%, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and Tonga?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do American Samoa and Tonga rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- American Samoa ranks 1st and Tonga ranks 2nd of 199 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 obesity 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 prevalence of obesity in adults, based on general population surveys and statistical modeling. Obesity is a risk factor for chronic complications, including cardiovascular disease, and premature death.