Eswatini vs Peru: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Eswatini
29.6%
in 2024
Peru
29.2%
in 2024
Eswatini rank
68th
Peru rank
69th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Eswatini
- Peru
How they compare
Eswatini currently reports 29.6% against 29.2% in Peru, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Eswatini has been ahead every year.
Eswatini ranks 68th and Peru ranks 69th of 199 countries.
Eswatini has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eswatini | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.8% | 7.4% | 1.5% | Eswatini |
| 1990s | 12.9% | 10.1% | 2.9% | Eswatini |
| 2000s | 18.7% | 14.1% | 4.7% | Eswatini |
| 2010s | 24.3% | 20.7% | 3.6% | Eswatini |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 27.3% | 1.1% | Eswatini |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Eswatini or Peru?
- Eswatini, at 29.6% against 29.2% in Peru as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Eswatini and Peru?
- 0.4%, with Eswatini ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Peru?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Eswatini and Peru rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Eswatini ranks 68th and Peru ranks 69th 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.