Montenegro vs Singapore: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Montenegro
17.1%
in 2024
Singapore
17.0%
in 2024
Montenegro rank
136th
Singapore rank
137th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Montenegro
- Singapore
How they compare
Montenegro currently reports 17.1% against 17.0% in Singapore, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Montenegro has been ahead every year.
Montenegro ranks 136th and Singapore ranks 137th of 199 countries.
Montenegro has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Montenegro | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.9% | 4.4% | 4.5% | Montenegro |
| 1990s | 10.3% | 4.3% | 6.0% | Montenegro |
| 2000s | 12.7% | 5.7% | 7.0% | Montenegro |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 9.9% | 5.3% | Montenegro |
| 2020s | 16.7% | 15.2% | 1.4% | Montenegro |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Montenegro or Singapore?
- Montenegro, at 17.1% against 17.0% in Singapore as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Montenegro and Singapore?
- 0.1%, with Montenegro ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Montenegro and Singapore?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Montenegro and Singapore rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Montenegro ranks 136th and Singapore ranks 137th 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.