Dominican Republic vs Suriname: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Dominican Republic
30.8%
in 2024
Suriname
30.8%
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
60th
Suriname rank
58th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Dominican Republic
- Suriname
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 30.8% against 30.8% in Dominican Republic, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.
Dominican Republic ranks 60th and Suriname ranks 58th of 199 countries.
Suriname has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | Suriname |
| 1990s | 10.9% | 12.7% | 1.9% | Suriname |
| 2000s | 17.4% | 18.5% | 1.1% | Suriname |
| 2010s | 24.1% | 24.6% | 0.5% | Suriname |
| 2020s | 29.3% | 29.4% | 0.1% | Suriname |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Dominican Republic or Suriname?
- Suriname, at 30.8% against 30.8% in Dominican Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Dominican Republic and Suriname?
- 0.0%, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and Suriname?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Dominican Republic and Suriname rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Dominican Republic ranks 60th and Suriname ranks 58th 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.