Azerbaijan vs Greece: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Azerbaijan
27.6%
in 2024
Greece
27.4%
in 2024
Azerbaijan rank
76th
Greece rank
77th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Azerbaijan
- Greece
How they compare
Azerbaijan currently reports 27.6% against 27.4% in Greece, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Greece ahead.
Azerbaijan ranks 76th and Greece ranks 77th of 199 countries.
Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Azerbaijan | Greece | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.8% | 12.6% | 0.8% | Greece |
| 1990s | 14.2% | 15.0% | 0.8% | Greece |
| 2000s | 17.6% | 20.3% | 2.6% | Greece |
| 2010s | 22.6% | 25.0% | 2.4% | Greece |
| 2020s | 26.4% | 27.0% | 0.5% | Greece |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Azerbaijan or Greece?
- Azerbaijan, at 27.6% against 27.4% in Greece as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Azerbaijan and Greece?
- 0.2%, with Azerbaijan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Azerbaijan and Greece?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Azerbaijan and Greece rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Azerbaijan ranks 76th and Greece ranks 77th 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.