Botswana vs Bulgaria: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Botswana
19.8%
in 2024
Bulgaria
20.3%
in 2024
Botswana rank
123rd
Bulgaria rank
120th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Botswana
- Bulgaria
How they compare
Bulgaria currently reports 20.3% against 19.8% in Botswana, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Bulgaria has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 123rd and Bulgaria ranks 120th of 199 countries.
Bulgaria has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Bulgaria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.4% | 11.2% | 6.9% | Bulgaria |
| 1990s | 7.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% | Bulgaria |
| 2000s | 11.6% | 15.5% | 3.9% | Bulgaria |
| 2010s | 15.7% | 18.5% | 2.8% | Bulgaria |
| 2020s | 18.8% | 19.9% | 1.1% | Bulgaria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Botswana or Bulgaria?
- Bulgaria, at 20.3% against 19.8% in Botswana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Botswana and Bulgaria?
- 0.5%, with Bulgaria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Bulgaria?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Bulgaria rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Botswana ranks 123rd and Bulgaria ranks 120th 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.