Iceland vs Serbia: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Iceland
22.2%
in 2024
Serbia
21.8%
in 2024
Iceland rank
105th
Serbia rank
107th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Iceland
- Serbia
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 22.2% against 21.8% in Serbia, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Serbia ahead.
Iceland ranks 105th and Serbia ranks 107th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 3 and Serbia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.2% | 12.5% | 4.2% | Serbia |
| 1990s | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% | Serbia |
| 2000s | 16.5% | 15.8% | 0.7% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 19.6% | 18.9% | 0.7% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 21.6% | 21.2% | 0.4% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Iceland or Serbia?
- Iceland, at 22.2% against 21.8% in Serbia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Iceland and Serbia?
- 0.4%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Serbia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Serbia rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Iceland ranks 105th and Serbia ranks 107th 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.