New Zealand vs Syrian Arab Republic: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
New Zealand
34.0%
in 2024
Syrian Arab Republic
33.0%
in 2024
New Zealand rank
43rd
Syrian Arab Republic rank
46th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- New Zealand
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 34.0% against 33.0% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 1.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
New Zealand ranks 43rd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 46th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 2 and Syrian Arab Republic in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.9% | 14.9% | 4.9% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 1990s | 16.8% | 19.7% | 2.9% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2000s | 24.8% | 25.3% | 0.5% | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2010s | 30.4% | 30.2% | 0.2% | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 33.3% | 32.6% | 0.7% | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, New Zealand or Syrian Arab Republic?
- New Zealand, at 34.0% against 33.0% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between New Zealand and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 1.0%, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- New Zealand ranks 43rd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 46th 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.