Central African Republic vs Haiti: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Central African Republic
10.9%
in 2024
Haiti
11.1%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
172nd
Haiti rank
171st
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Central African Republic
- Haiti
How they compare
Haiti currently reports 11.1% against 10.9% in Central African Republic, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Haiti has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 172nd and Haiti ranks 171st of 199 countries.
Haiti has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Haiti | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.2% | Haiti |
| 1990s | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | Haiti |
| 2000s | 4.0% | 6.2% | 2.2% | Haiti |
| 2010s | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1.7% | Haiti |
| 2020s | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | Haiti |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Central African Republic or Haiti?
- Haiti, at 11.1% against 10.9% in Central African Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Central African Republic and Haiti?
- 0.2%, with Haiti ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Haiti?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and Haiti rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Central African Republic ranks 172nd and Haiti ranks 171st of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – 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.