Nigeria vs Togo: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Nigeria
13.7%
in 2024
Togo
13.4%
in 2024
Nigeria rank
150th
Togo rank
151st
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Nigeria
- Togo
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 13.7% against 13.4% in Togo, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 150th and Togo ranks 151st of 199 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Togo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 6.5% | 4.8% | 1.7% | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 9.7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 12.7% | 12.1% | 0.5% | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Nigeria or Togo?
- Nigeria, at 13.7% against 13.4% in Togo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Nigeria and Togo?
- 0.3%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Togo?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Togo rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Nigeria ranks 150th and Togo ranks 151st 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.