Central Africa (African Union) vs Tanzania: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 (Age-standardized)
Central Africa (African Union)
8.39
in 2022
Tanzania
12.58
in 2022
Central Africa (African Union) rank
144th
Tanzania rank
146th
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 (Age-standardized) over time
- Central Africa (African Union)
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 12.58 against 8.39 in Central Africa (African Union), a difference of 4.19.
That makes Tanzania's figure about 1.5 times Central Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Tanzania has been ahead every year.
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 144th and Tanzania ranks 146th of 156 groups.
Tanzania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Africa (African Union) | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.39 | 4.95 | 0.5596 | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 6.51 | 8.61 | 2.1 | Tanzania |
| 2020s | 8.12 | 11.96 | 3.84 | Tanzania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, Central Africa (African Union) or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 12.58 against 8.39 in Central Africa (African Union) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between Central Africa (African Union) and Tanzania?
- 4.19, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and Tanzania?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Central Africa (African Union) and Tanzania rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
- Central Africa (African Union) ranks 144th and Tanzania ranks 146th of 156 groups.
- 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.