Latvia vs Vanuatu: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Latvia
22.3%
in 2024
Vanuatu
22.6%
in 2024
Latvia rank
100th
Vanuatu rank
99th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Latvia
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Vanuatu currently reports 22.6% against 22.3% in Latvia, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 100th and Vanuatu ranks 99th of 199 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.1% | 12.0% | 3.1% | Latvia |
| 1990s | 16.3% | 14.4% | 1.9% | Latvia |
| 2000s | 19.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% | Latvia |
| 2010s | 21.7% | 19.3% | 2.4% | Latvia |
| 2020s | 22.2% | 21.8% | 0.4% | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Latvia or Vanuatu?
- Vanuatu, at 22.6% against 22.3% in Latvia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Latvia and Vanuatu?
- 0.3%, with Vanuatu ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Vanuatu?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Latvia and Vanuatu rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Latvia ranks 100th and Vanuatu ranks 99th 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.