Hungary vs Suriname: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Hungary
31.4%
in 2024
Suriname
30.8%
in 2024
Hungary rank
55th
Suriname rank
58th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Hungary
- Suriname
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 31.4% against 30.8% in Suriname, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.
Hungary ranks 55th and Suriname ranks 58th of 199 countries.
Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.6% | 8.4% | 3.2% | Hungary |
| 1990s | 15.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% | Hungary |
| 2000s | 20.8% | 18.5% | 2.3% | Hungary |
| 2010s | 26.7% | 24.6% | 2.0% | Hungary |
| 2020s | 30.4% | 29.4% | 1.0% | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Hungary or Suriname?
- Hungary, at 31.4% against 30.8% in Suriname as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Hungary and Suriname?
- 0.6%, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Suriname?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Hungary and Suriname rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Hungary ranks 55th and Suriname ranks 58th 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.