Maldives vs Portugal: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Maldives
17.9%
in 2024
Portugal
18.1%
in 2024
Maldives rank
130th
Portugal rank
128th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Maldives
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 18.1% against 17.9% in Maldives, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
Maldives ranks 130th and Portugal ranks 128th of 199 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Maldives | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.8% | 11.7% | 8.9% | Portugal |
| 1990s | 4.8% | 13.5% | 8.7% | Portugal |
| 2000s | 8.0% | 17.2% | 9.1% | Portugal |
| 2010s | 12.4% | 18.9% | 6.5% | Portugal |
| 2020s | 16.6% | 18.3% | 1.7% | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Maldives or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 18.1% against 17.9% in Maldives as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Maldives and Portugal?
- 0.2%, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Maldives and Portugal?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Maldives and Portugal rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Maldives ranks 130th and Portugal ranks 128th 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.