Jordan vs Uruguay: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Jordan
35.4%
in 2024
Uruguay
34.9%
in 2024
Jordan rank
33rd
Uruguay rank
35th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Jordan
- Uruguay
How they compare
Jordan currently reports 35.4% against 34.9% in Uruguay, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Jordan has been ahead every year.
Jordan ranks 33rd and Uruguay ranks 35th of 199 countries.
Jordan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.3% | 10.0% | 10.3% | Jordan |
| 1990s | 26.2% | 14.4% | 11.7% | Jordan |
| 2000s | 32.7% | 20.1% | 12.6% | Jordan |
| 2010s | 36.2% | 27.0% | 9.2% | Jordan |
| 2020s | 35.7% | 33.2% | 2.5% | Jordan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Jordan or Uruguay?
- Jordan, at 35.4% against 34.9% in Uruguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Jordan and Uruguay?
- 0.5%, with Jordan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and Uruguay?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Jordan and Uruguay rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Jordan ranks 33rd and Uruguay ranks 35th 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.