Central African Republic vs Mozambique: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Central African Republic
10.9%
in 2024
Mozambique
10.6%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
172nd
Mozambique rank
173rd
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Central African Republic
- Mozambique
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 10.9% against 10.6% in Mozambique, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Mozambique ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 172nd and Mozambique ranks 173rd of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 1 and Mozambique in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Mozambique | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.2% | Mozambique |
| 1990s | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | Mozambique |
| 2000s | 4.0% | 4.1% | 0.0% | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.2% | Central African Republic |
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 Mozambique?
- Central African Republic, at 10.9% against 10.6% in Mozambique as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Central African Republic and Mozambique?
- 0.3%, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Mozambique?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and Mozambique rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Central African Republic ranks 172nd and Mozambique ranks 173rd 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.