Brazil vs Oman: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Brazil
30.1%
in 2024
Oman
30.5%
in 2024
Brazil rank
65th
Oman rank
64th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Brazil
- Oman
How they compare
Oman currently reports 30.5% against 30.1% in Brazil, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Oman has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 65th 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 | Brazil | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.3% | 13.2% | 5.9% | Oman |
| 1990s | 10.2% | 15.5% | 5.3% | Oman |
| 2000s | 14.5% | 21.0% | 6.5% | Oman |
| 2010s | 21.3% | 26.2% | 4.9% | Oman |
| 2020s | 28.2% | 29.8% | 1.6% | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Brazil or Oman?
- Oman, at 30.5% against 30.1% in Brazil as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Brazil and Oman?
- 0.4%, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Oman?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and Oman rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Brazil ranks 65th 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.