Burkina Faso vs India: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Burkina Faso
7.7%
in 2024
India
8.0%
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
186th
India rank
183rd
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Burkina Faso
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 8.0% against 7.7% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 186th and India ranks 183rd of 199 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | India |
| 1990s | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | India |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | India |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | India |
| 2020s | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.4% | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Burkina Faso or India?
- India, at 8.0% against 7.7% in Burkina Faso as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Burkina Faso and India?
- 0.3%, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and India?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and India rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Burkina Faso ranks 186th and India ranks 183rd 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.