Cyprus vs Morocco: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Cyprus
21.6%
in 2024
Morocco
21.6%
in 2024
Cyprus rank
111th
Morocco rank
110th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Cyprus
- Morocco
How they compare
Morocco currently reports 21.6% against 21.6% in Cyprus, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Cyprus ahead.
Cyprus ranks 111th and Morocco ranks 110th of 199 countries.
Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Morocco | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.7% | 6.9% | 6.8% | Cyprus |
| 1990s | 15.8% | 9.4% | 6.3% | Cyprus |
| 2000s | 19.6% | 13.3% | 6.3% | Cyprus |
| 2010s | 21.6% | 17.9% | 3.8% | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 21.6% | 20.8% | 0.8% | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Cyprus or Morocco?
- Morocco, at 21.6% against 21.6% in Cyprus as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Cyprus and Morocco?
- 0.0%, with Morocco ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Morocco?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Cyprus and Morocco rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Cyprus ranks 111th and Morocco ranks 110th 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.