Honduras vs South Africa: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Honduras
31.8%
in 2024
South Africa
31.8%
in 2024
Honduras rank
52nd
South Africa rank
51st
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Honduras
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 31.8% against 31.8% in Honduras, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Honduras ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 51st of 199 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Honduras | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.5% | 12.6% | 6.1% | South Africa |
| 1990s | 11.0% | 18.4% | 7.4% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 17.4% | 25.3% | 7.9% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 24.7% | 29.2% | 4.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 30.3% | 31.2% | 0.9% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Honduras or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 31.8% against 31.8% in Honduras as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Honduras and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Honduras and South Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Honduras and South Africa rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Honduras ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 51st 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.