Cyprus vs Mauritius: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults

Cyprus
21.6%
in 2024
Mauritius
21.1%
in 2024
Cyprus rank
111th
Mauritius rank
114th

Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time

  • Cyprus
  • Mauritius
5101520198020022024

How they compare

Cyprus currently reports 21.6% against 21.1% in Mauritius, a difference of 0.5%.

Across all 45 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.

Cyprus ranks 111th and Mauritius ranks 114th of 199 countries.

Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cyprus Mauritius Difference Ahead
1980s 13.7% 6.5% 7.2% Cyprus
1990s 15.8% 10.2% 5.6% Cyprus
2000s 19.6% 14.2% 5.4% Cyprus
2010s 21.6% 17.3% 4.3% Cyprus
2020s 21.6% 20.1% 1.5% Cyprus

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Cyprus or Mauritius?
Cyprus, at 21.6% against 21.1% in Mauritius as of 2024.
What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Cyprus and Mauritius?
0.5%, with Cyprus ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Mauritius?
45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
How do Cyprus and Mauritius rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
Cyprus ranks 111th and Mauritius ranks 114th 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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Indicator
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 8,955 data points, 1980–2024
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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.