Denmark vs Nigeria: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Denmark
14.3%
in 2024
Nigeria
13.7%
in 2024
Denmark rank
148th
Nigeria rank
150th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Denmark
- Nigeria
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 14.3% against 13.7% in Nigeria, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 148th and Nigeria ranks 150th of 199 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% | Denmark |
| 1990s | 9.1% | 3.3% | 5.8% | Denmark |
| 2000s | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.2% | Denmark |
| 2010s | 13.0% | 9.7% | 3.3% | Denmark |
| 2020s | 14.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Denmark or Nigeria?
- Denmark, at 14.3% against 13.7% in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Denmark and Nigeria?
- 0.6%, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Nigeria?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Nigeria rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Denmark ranks 148th and Nigeria ranks 150th 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.