Cuba vs Gabon: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Cuba
23.0%
in 2024
Gabon
22.7%
in 2024
Cuba rank
96th
Gabon rank
98th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Cuba
- Gabon
How they compare
Cuba currently reports 23.0% against 22.7% in Gabon, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Cuba has been ahead every year.
Cuba ranks 96th and Gabon ranks 98th of 199 countries.
Cuba has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cuba | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | Cuba |
| 1990s | 8.6% | 7.4% | 1.2% | Cuba |
| 2000s | 12.7% | 12.0% | 0.7% | Cuba |
| 2010s | 17.6% | 17.0% | 0.6% | Cuba |
| 2020s | 21.8% | 21.3% | 0.4% | Cuba |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Cuba or Gabon?
- Cuba, at 23.0% against 22.7% in Gabon as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Cuba and Gabon?
- 0.3%, with Cuba ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and Gabon?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Cuba and Gabon rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Cuba ranks 96th and Gabon ranks 98th 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.