Central African Republic vs Sri Lanka: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Central African Republic
10.9%
in 2024
Sri Lanka
11.2%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
172nd
Sri Lanka rank
169th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Central African Republic
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 11.2% against 10.9% in Central African Republic, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 172nd and Sri Lanka ranks 169th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 4 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | Central African Republic |
| 1990s | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | Central African Republic |
| 2000s | 4.0% | 3.5% | 0.5% | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 6.9% | 6.8% | 0.0% | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | Sri Lanka |
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 Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 11.2% 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 Sri Lanka?
- 0.3%, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Sri Lanka?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and Sri Lanka rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Central African Republic ranks 172nd and Sri Lanka ranks 169th 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.