French Polynesia vs Micronesia (country): Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
French Polynesia
49.2%
in 2024
Micronesia (country)
48.6%
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
9th
Micronesia (country) rank
10th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- French Polynesia
- Micronesia (country)
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 49.2% against 48.6% in Micronesia (country), a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Micronesia (country) ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 9th and Micronesia (country) ranks 10th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 4 and Micronesia (country) in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Micronesia (country) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30.6% | 31.0% | 0.4% | Micronesia (country) |
| 1990s | 36.1% | 35.9% | 0.3% | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 40.1% | 39.8% | 0.3% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 44.4% | 44.1% | 0.3% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 48.1% | 47.7% | 0.5% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, French Polynesia or Micronesia (country)?
- French Polynesia, at 49.2% against 48.6% in Micronesia (country) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between French Polynesia and Micronesia (country)?
- 0.6%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Micronesia (country)?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and Micronesia (country) rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- French Polynesia ranks 9th and Micronesia (country) ranks 10th 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.