Argentina vs Mexico: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Argentina
37.2%
in 2024
Mexico
37.4%
in 2024
Argentina rank
30th
Mexico rank
29th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Argentina
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 37.4% against 37.2% in Argentina, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 30th and Mexico ranks 29th of 199 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | Mexico |
| 1990s | 15.1% | 17.6% | 2.5% | Mexico |
| 2000s | 21.1% | 24.5% | 3.4% | Mexico |
| 2010s | 28.5% | 31.1% | 2.6% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 35.3% | 36.1% | 0.8% | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Argentina or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 37.4% against 37.2% in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Argentina and Mexico?
- 0.2%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Mexico?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Argentina and Mexico rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Argentina ranks 30th and Mexico ranks 29th of 199 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 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.