Burkina Faso vs Malawi: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Burkina Faso
7.7%
in 2024
Malawi
8.0%
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
186th
Malawi rank
184th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Burkina Faso
- Malawi
How they compare
Malawi currently reports 8.0% against 7.7% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 186th and Malawi ranks 184th of 199 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | Malawi |
| 1990s | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | Malawi |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | Malawi |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | Malawi |
| 2020s | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Burkina Faso or Malawi?
- Malawi, 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 Malawi?
- 0.3%, with Malawi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Malawi?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Malawi rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Burkina Faso ranks 186th and Malawi ranks 184th 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.