French Polynesia vs Saint Kitts and Nevis: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
French Polynesia
49.2%
in 2024
Saint Kitts and Nevis
46.7%
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
9th
Saint Kitts and Nevis rank
12th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- French Polynesia
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 49.2% against 46.7% in Saint Kitts and Nevis, a difference of 2.5%.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.1 times Saint Kitts and Nevis's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 9th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 12th of 199 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30.6% | 16.1% | 14.5% | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 36.1% | 23.6% | 12.5% | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 40.1% | 32.8% | 7.3% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 44.4% | 40.5% | 3.9% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 48.1% | 45.5% | 2.7% | 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- French Polynesia, at 49.2% against 46.7% in Saint Kitts and Nevis as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between French Polynesia and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 2.5%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and Saint Kitts and Nevis rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- French Polynesia ranks 9th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 12th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – 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.