Iran vs Pakistan: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Iran
24.6%
in 2024
Pakistan
24.5%
in 2024
Iran rank
87th
Pakistan rank
88th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Iran
- Pakistan
How they compare
Iran currently reports 24.6% against 24.5% in Pakistan, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 87th and Pakistan ranks 88th of 199 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.3% | 2.2% | 7.1% | Iran |
| 1990s | 12.5% | 4.2% | 8.4% | Iran |
| 2000s | 17.0% | 8.0% | 8.9% | Iran |
| 2010s | 21.3% | 15.1% | 6.2% | Iran |
| 2020s | 24.0% | 22.4% | 1.6% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Iran or Pakistan?
- Iran, at 24.6% against 24.5% in Pakistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Iran and Pakistan?
- 0.1%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Pakistan?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Iran and Pakistan rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Iran ranks 87th and Pakistan ranks 88th 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.