Spain vs Zimbabwe: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Spain
15.3%
in 2024
Zimbabwe
14.7%
in 2024
Spain rank
143rd
Zimbabwe rank
145th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Spain
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Spain currently reports 15.3% against 14.7% in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Spain ranks 143rd and Zimbabwe ranks 145th of 199 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Spain | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.5% | 5.8% | 7.7% | Spain |
| 1990s | 16.2% | 6.1% | 10.1% | Spain |
| 2000s | 20.0% | 7.9% | 12.1% | Spain |
| 2010s | 19.2% | 11.0% | 8.2% | Spain |
| 2020s | 16.1% | 13.9% | 2.3% | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Spain or Zimbabwe?
- Spain, at 15.3% against 14.7% in Zimbabwe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Spain and Zimbabwe?
- 0.6%, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and Zimbabwe?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Spain and Zimbabwe rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Spain ranks 143rd and Zimbabwe ranks 145th 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.