South Sudan vs Uganda: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
South Sudan
8.9%
in 2024
Uganda
9.5%
in 2024
South Sudan rank
179th
Uganda rank
176th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- South Sudan
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 9.5% against 8.9% in South Sudan, a difference of 0.6%.
That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was South Sudan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 179th and Uganda ranks 176th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Sudan averaged higher in 4 and Uganda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 6.0% | 5.5% | 0.5% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, South Sudan or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 9.5% against 8.9% in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between South Sudan and Uganda?
- 0.6%, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Uganda?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Uganda rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- South Sudan ranks 179th and Uganda ranks 176th 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.