Georgia vs Jamaica: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Georgia
35.7%
in 2024
Jamaica
35.2%
in 2024
Georgia rank
32nd
Jamaica rank
34th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Georgia
- Jamaica
How they compare
Georgia currently reports 35.7% against 35.2% in Jamaica, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Georgia has been ahead every year.
Georgia ranks 32nd and Jamaica ranks 34th of 199 countries.
Georgia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Georgia | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.4% | 8.2% | 5.1% | Georgia |
| 1990s | 16.6% | 13.1% | 3.5% | Georgia |
| 2000s | 21.6% | 20.6% | 1.0% | Georgia |
| 2010s | 28.8% | 28.2% | 0.5% | Georgia |
| 2020s | 34.3% | 33.7% | 0.6% | Georgia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Georgia or Jamaica?
- Georgia, at 35.7% against 35.2% in Jamaica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Georgia and Jamaica?
- 0.5%, with Georgia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Georgia and Jamaica?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Georgia and Jamaica rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Georgia ranks 32nd and Jamaica ranks 34th 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.