Somalia vs Spain: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Somalia
14.9%
in 2024
Spain
15.3%
in 2024
Somalia rank
144th
Spain rank
143rd
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Somalia
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 15.3% against 14.9% in Somalia, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Somalia ranks 144th and Spain ranks 143rd of 199 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Somalia | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.7% | 13.5% | 10.8% | Spain |
| 1990s | 4.2% | 16.2% | 12.0% | Spain |
| 2000s | 6.9% | 20.0% | 13.1% | Spain |
| 2010s | 10.5% | 19.2% | 8.7% | Spain |
| 2020s | 13.9% | 16.1% | 2.2% | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Somalia or Spain?
- Spain, at 15.3% against 14.9% in Somalia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Somalia and Spain?
- 0.4%, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Somalia and Spain?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Somalia and Spain rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Somalia ranks 144th and Spain ranks 143rd 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.