Ecuador vs Eswatini: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Ecuador
28.9%
in 2024
Eswatini
29.6%
in 2024
Ecuador rank
70th
Eswatini rank
68th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Ecuador
- Eswatini
How they compare
Eswatini currently reports 29.6% against 28.9% in Ecuador, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Eswatini has been ahead every year.
Ecuador ranks 70th and Eswatini ranks 68th of 199 countries.
Eswatini has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | Eswatini | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.8% | Eswatini |
| 1990s | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.6% | Eswatini |
| 2000s | 16.0% | 18.7% | 2.7% | Eswatini |
| 2010s | 22.2% | 24.3% | 2.1% | Eswatini |
| 2020s | 27.4% | 28.4% | 1.0% | Eswatini |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Ecuador or Eswatini?
- Eswatini, at 29.6% against 28.9% in Ecuador as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Ecuador and Eswatini?
- 0.7%, with Eswatini ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Eswatini?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Ecuador and Eswatini rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Ecuador ranks 70th and Eswatini ranks 68th 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.