Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Niger: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
6.7%
in 2024
Niger
6.8%
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
189th
Niger rank
188th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Niger
How they compare
Niger currently reports 6.8% against 6.7% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 189th and Niger ranks 188th of 199 countries.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 1990s | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2000s | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 4.3% | 0.3% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 6.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Niger?
- Niger, at 6.8% against 6.7% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Niger?
- 0.1%, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Niger?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Niger rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 189th and Niger ranks 188th 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.