Ethiopia vs Madagascar: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Ethiopia
2.9%
in 2024
Madagascar
4.5%
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
198th
Madagascar rank
195th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Ethiopia
- Madagascar
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 4.5% against 2.9% in Ethiopia, a difference of 1.6%.
That makes Madagascar's figure about 1.5 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Madagascar has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 198th and Madagascar ranks 195th of 199 countries.
Madagascar has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | Madagascar |
| 1990s | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | Madagascar |
| 2000s | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Ethiopia or Madagascar?
- Madagascar, at 4.5% against 2.9% in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Ethiopia and Madagascar?
- 1.6%, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Madagascar?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and Madagascar rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Ethiopia ranks 198th and Madagascar ranks 195th 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.