Greenland vs Guatemala: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Greenland
28.1%
in 2024
Guatemala
28.0%
in 2024
Greenland rank
72nd
Guatemala rank
74th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Greenland
- Guatemala
How they compare
Greenland currently reports 28.1% against 28.0% in Guatemala, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Greenland has been ahead every year.
Greenland ranks 72nd and Guatemala ranks 74th of 199 countries.
Greenland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Greenland | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.0% | 5.2% | 6.9% | Greenland |
| 1990s | 15.3% | 8.9% | 6.5% | Greenland |
| 2000s | 20.1% | 14.5% | 5.6% | Greenland |
| 2010s | 24.1% | 21.2% | 2.9% | Greenland |
| 2020s | 27.1% | 26.5% | 0.6% | Greenland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Greenland or Guatemala?
- Greenland, at 28.1% against 28.0% in Guatemala as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Greenland and Guatemala?
- 0.1%, with Greenland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Greenland and Guatemala?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Greenland and Guatemala rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Greenland ranks 72nd and Guatemala ranks 74th 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.