Poland vs Serbia: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Poland
21.8%
in 2024
Serbia
21.8%
in 2024
Poland rank
109th
Serbia rank
107th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Poland
- Serbia
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 21.8% against 21.8% in Poland, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Poland ahead.
Poland ranks 109th and Serbia ranks 107th of 199 countries.
Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.3% | 12.5% | 0.8% | Poland |
| 1990s | 15.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% | Poland |
| 2000s | 18.6% | 15.8% | 2.8% | Poland |
| 2010s | 21.4% | 18.9% | 2.5% | Poland |
| 2020s | 21.8% | 21.2% | 0.6% | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Poland or Serbia?
- Serbia, at 21.8% against 21.8% in Poland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Poland and Serbia?
- 0.0%, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Serbia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Poland and Serbia rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Poland ranks 109th and Serbia ranks 107th 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.