Ukraine vs Vanuatu: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Ukraine
22.8%
in 2024
Vanuatu
22.6%
in 2024
Ukraine rank
97th
Vanuatu rank
99th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Ukraine
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 22.8% against 22.6% in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Ukraine has been ahead every year.
Ukraine ranks 97th and Vanuatu ranks 99th of 199 countries.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ukraine | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.0% | 12.0% | 5.0% | Ukraine |
| 1990s | 18.0% | 14.4% | 3.6% | Ukraine |
| 2000s | 20.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 22.6% | 19.3% | 3.3% | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 22.8% | 21.8% | 1.0% | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Ukraine or Vanuatu?
- Ukraine, at 22.8% against 22.6% in Vanuatu as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Ukraine and Vanuatu?
- 0.2%, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ukraine and Vanuatu?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Ukraine and Vanuatu rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Ukraine ranks 97th and Vanuatu ranks 99th 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.