Australia vs ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE): Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30

Australia
30.24
in 2022
ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE)
24.36
in 2022
Australia rank
53rd
ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) rank
51st

Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time

  • Australia
  • ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE)
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How they compare

Australia currently reports 30.24 against 24.36 in ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE), a difference of 5.88.

That makes Australia's figure about 1.2 times ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE)'s.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.

Australia ranks 53rd and ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) ranks 51st of 193 countries.

Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) Difference Ahead
2000s 22.18 19.47 2.72 Australia
2010s 26.82 21.86 4.96 Australia
2020s 29.75 23.98 5.78 Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, Australia or ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE)?
Australia, at 30.24 against 24.36 in ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between Australia and ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE)?
5.88, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE)?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Australia and ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
Australia ranks 53rd and ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) ranks 51st of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 (Age-standardized estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 (Age-standardized estimate)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
349 places, 9,955 data points, 1990–2022
Last refreshed