Mozambique vs Uganda: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Mozambique
10.6%
in 2024
Uganda
9.5%
in 2024
Mozambique rank
173rd
Uganda rank
176th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Mozambique
- Uganda
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 10.6% against 9.5% in Uganda, a difference of 1.1%.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.1 times Uganda's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 173rd and Uganda ranks 176th of 199 countries.
Mozambique has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | Mozambique |
| 1990s | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | Mozambique |
| 2000s | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 6.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 9.8% | 8.5% | 1.3% | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Mozambique or Uganda?
- Mozambique, at 10.6% against 9.5% in Uganda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Mozambique and Uganda?
- 1.1%, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Uganda?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Mozambique and Uganda rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Mozambique ranks 173rd and Uganda ranks 176th 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.