Georgia vs Mexico: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Georgia
35.7%
in 2024
Mexico
37.4%
in 2024
Georgia rank
32nd
Mexico rank
29th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Georgia
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 37.4% against 35.7% in Georgia, a difference of 1.7%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Georgia ahead.
Georgia ranks 32nd and Mexico ranks 29th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Georgia averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Georgia | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.4% | 11.1% | 2.2% | Georgia |
| 1990s | 16.6% | 17.6% | 1.0% | Mexico |
| 2000s | 21.6% | 24.5% | 2.8% | Mexico |
| 2010s | 28.8% | 31.1% | 2.3% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 34.3% | 36.1% | 1.8% | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Georgia or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 37.4% against 35.7% in Georgia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Georgia and Mexico?
- 1.7%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Georgia and Mexico?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Georgia and Mexico rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Georgia ranks 32nd and Mexico ranks 29th 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.