Bolivia vs Oman: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Bolivia
29.7%
in 2024
Oman
30.5%
in 2024
Bolivia rank
67th
Oman rank
64th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Bolivia
- Oman
How they compare
Oman currently reports 30.5% against 29.7% in Bolivia, a difference of 0.8%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Oman has been ahead every year.
Bolivia ranks 67th and Oman ranks 64th of 199 countries.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.0% | 13.2% | 6.1% | Oman |
| 1990s | 10.6% | 15.5% | 4.8% | Oman |
| 2000s | 16.0% | 21.0% | 5.0% | Oman |
| 2010s | 22.7% | 26.2% | 3.5% | Oman |
| 2020s | 28.2% | 29.8% | 1.5% | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Bolivia or Oman?
- Oman, at 30.5% against 29.7% in Bolivia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Bolivia and Oman?
- 0.8%, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Oman?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Bolivia and Oman rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Bolivia ranks 67th and Oman ranks 64th 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.