Micronesia, Federated States of vs Saint Kitts and Nevis: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Micronesia, Federated States of
48.6%
in 2024
Saint Kitts and Nevis
46.7%
in 2024
Micronesia, Federated States of rank
10th
Saint Kitts and Nevis rank
12th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
How they compare
Micronesia, Federated States of currently reports 48.6% against 46.7% in Saint Kitts and Nevis, a difference of 1.9%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Micronesia, Federated States of has been ahead every year.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 10th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 12th of 199 countries.
Micronesia, Federated States of has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Micronesia, Federated States of | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 31.0% | 16.1% | 14.8% | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| 1990s | 35.9% | 23.6% | 12.2% | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| 2000s | 39.8% | 32.8% | 7.0% | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| 2010s | 44.1% | 40.5% | 3.6% | Micronesia, Federated States of |
| 2020s | 47.7% | 45.5% | 2.2% | Micronesia, Federated States of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Micronesia, Federated States of or Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Micronesia, Federated States of, at 48.6% against 46.7% in Saint Kitts and Nevis as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Micronesia, Federated States of and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 1.9%, with Micronesia, Federated States of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Micronesia, Federated States of and Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Micronesia, Federated States of and Saint Kitts and Nevis rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 10th and Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 12th 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.