North Macedonia vs Slovak Republic: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
North Macedonia
26.8%
in 2024
Slovak Republic
26.1%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
79th
Slovak Republic rank
82nd
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- North Macedonia
- Slovak Republic
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 26.8% against 26.1% in Slovak Republic, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 79th and Slovak Republic ranks 82nd of 199 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Slovak Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.3% | 12.2% | 2.1% | North Macedonia |
| 1990s | 16.1% | 13.8% | 2.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 19.4% | 17.1% | 2.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 23.4% | 21.8% | 1.6% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 26.1% | 25.1% | 0.9% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, North Macedonia or Slovak Republic?
- North Macedonia, at 26.8% against 26.1% in Slovak Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between North Macedonia and Slovak Republic?
- 0.7%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Slovak Republic?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Slovak Republic rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- North Macedonia ranks 79th and Slovak Republic ranks 82nd 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.