Mongolia vs Tunisia: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Mongolia
25.1%
in 2024
Tunisia
26.1%
in 2024
Mongolia rank
84th
Tunisia rank
81st
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Mongolia
- Tunisia
How they compare
Tunisia currently reports 26.1% against 25.1% in Mongolia, a difference of 1.0%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Tunisia has been ahead every year.
Mongolia ranks 84th and Tunisia ranks 81st of 199 countries.
Tunisia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mongolia | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | Tunisia |
| 1990s | 9.1% | 13.7% | 4.6% | Tunisia |
| 2000s | 12.7% | 18.4% | 5.7% | Tunisia |
| 2010s | 18.8% | 23.0% | 4.2% | Tunisia |
| 2020s | 23.7% | 25.5% | 1.8% | Tunisia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Mongolia or Tunisia?
- Tunisia, at 26.1% against 25.1% in Mongolia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Mongolia and Tunisia?
- 1.0%, with Tunisia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and Tunisia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Mongolia and Tunisia rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Mongolia ranks 84th and Tunisia ranks 81st 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.