Armenia vs Colombia: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Armenia
25.0%
in 2024
Colombia
24.9%
in 2024
Armenia rank
85th
Colombia rank
86th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Armenia
- Colombia
How they compare
Armenia currently reports 25.0% against 24.9% in Colombia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Armenia has been ahead every year.
Armenia ranks 85th and Colombia ranks 86th of 199 countries.
Armenia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Armenia | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.8% | 5.8% | 6.0% | Armenia |
| 1990s | 13.9% | 9.3% | 4.6% | Armenia |
| 2000s | 16.9% | 14.0% | 2.9% | Armenia |
| 2010s | 21.0% | 19.6% | 1.3% | Armenia |
| 2020s | 24.1% | 23.8% | 0.3% | Armenia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Armenia or Colombia?
- Armenia, at 25.0% against 24.9% in Colombia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Armenia and Colombia?
- 0.1%, with Armenia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Armenia and Colombia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Armenia and Colombia rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Armenia ranks 85th and Colombia ranks 86th 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.