Malaysia vs Mauritania: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Malaysia
23.3%
in 2024
Mauritania
24.1%
in 2024
Malaysia rank
93rd
Mauritania rank
91st
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Malaysia
- Mauritania
How they compare
Mauritania currently reports 24.1% against 23.3% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.8%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Mauritania has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 93rd and Mauritania ranks 91st of 199 countries.
Mauritania has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Mauritania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | Mauritania |
| 1990s | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | Mauritania |
| 2000s | 11.8% | 13.9% | 2.2% | Mauritania |
| 2010s | 17.5% | 18.6% | 1.1% | Mauritania |
| 2020s | 22.0% | 22.8% | 0.8% | Mauritania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Malaysia or Mauritania?
- Mauritania, at 24.1% against 23.3% in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Malaysia and Mauritania?
- 0.8%, with Mauritania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Mauritania?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Malaysia and Mauritania rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Malaysia ranks 93rd and Mauritania ranks 91st 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.