Namibia vs Slovenia: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Namibia
18.3%
in 2024
Slovenia
19.8%
in 2024
Namibia rank
127th
Slovenia rank
124th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Namibia
- Slovenia
How they compare
Slovenia currently reports 19.8% against 18.3% in Namibia, a difference of 1.5%.
That makes Slovenia's figure about 1.1 times Namibia's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Slovenia has been ahead every year.
Namibia ranks 127th and Slovenia ranks 124th of 199 countries.
Slovenia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | Slovenia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.8% | Slovenia |
| 1990s | 7.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% | Slovenia |
| 2000s | 11.6% | 15.1% | 3.4% | Slovenia |
| 2010s | 14.9% | 16.8% | 1.8% | Slovenia |
| 2020s | 17.5% | 18.9% | 1.4% | Slovenia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Namibia or Slovenia?
- Slovenia, at 19.8% against 18.3% in Namibia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Namibia and Slovenia?
- 1.5%, with Slovenia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and Slovenia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Namibia and Slovenia rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Namibia ranks 127th and Slovenia ranks 124th 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.