Cambodia vs Rwanda: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Cambodia
4.9%
in 2024
Rwanda
5.6%
in 2024
Cambodia rank
194th
Rwanda rank
192nd
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Cambodia
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 5.6% against 4.9% in Cambodia, a difference of 0.7%.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.1 times Cambodia's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Cambodia ranks 194th and Rwanda ranks 192nd of 199 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | Rwanda |
| 1990s | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | Rwanda |
| 2000s | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.3% | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 4.4% | 5.0% | 0.6% | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Cambodia or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 5.6% against 4.9% in Cambodia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Cambodia and Rwanda?
- 0.7%, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Rwanda?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Cambodia and Rwanda rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Cambodia ranks 194th and Rwanda ranks 192nd 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.