Congo vs Indonesia: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Congo
12.2%
in 2024
Indonesia
11.8%
in 2024
Congo rank
160th
Indonesia rank
162nd
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Congo
- Indonesia
How they compare
Congo currently reports 12.2% against 11.8% in Indonesia, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.
Congo ranks 160th and Indonesia ranks 162nd of 199 countries.
Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Indonesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Congo |
| 1990s | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% | Congo |
| 2000s | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% | Congo |
| 2010s | 8.9% | 6.7% | 2.2% | Congo |
| 2020s | 11.4% | 10.6% | 0.8% | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Congo or Indonesia?
- Congo, at 12.2% against 11.8% in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Congo and Indonesia?
- 0.4%, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Indonesia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Congo and Indonesia rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Congo ranks 160th and Indonesia ranks 162nd 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.