Indonesia vs Zambia: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Indonesia
11.8%
in 2024
Zambia
11.6%
in 2024
Indonesia rank
162nd
Zambia rank
165th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Indonesia
- Zambia
How they compare
Indonesia currently reports 11.8% against 11.6% in Zambia, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Zambia ahead.
Indonesia ranks 162nd and Zambia ranks 165th of 199 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | Zambia |
| 1990s | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | Zambia |
| 2000s | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | Zambia |
| 2010s | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | Zambia |
| 2020s | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Indonesia or Zambia?
- Indonesia, at 11.8% against 11.6% in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Indonesia and Zambia?
- 0.2%, with Indonesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Zambia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Indonesia and Zambia rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Indonesia ranks 162nd and Zambia ranks 165th 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.