Central America (UNSDG) vs Marshall Islands: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30

Central America (UNSDG)
34.44
in 2022
Marshall Islands
45.9
in 2022
Central America (UNSDG) rank
11th
Marshall Islands rank
11th

Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time

  • Central America (UNSDG)
  • Marshall Islands
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How they compare

Marshall Islands currently reports 45.9 against 34.44 in Central America (UNSDG), a difference of 11.46.

That makes Marshall Islands's figure about 1.3 times Central America (UNSDG)'s.

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

Central America (UNSDG) ranks 11th and Marshall Islands ranks 11th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America (UNSDG) Marshall Islands Difference Ahead
2000s 23.01 39.27 16.26 Marshall Islands
2010s 29.5 42.92 13.43 Marshall Islands
2020s 33.78 45.48 11.7 Marshall Islands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, Central America (UNSDG) or Marshall Islands?
Marshall Islands, at 45.9 against 34.44 in Central America (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between Central America (UNSDG) and Marshall Islands?
11.46, with Marshall Islands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America (UNSDG) and Marshall Islands?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Central America (UNSDG) and Marshall Islands rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
Central America (UNSDG) ranks 11th and Marshall Islands ranks 11th 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.

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About this data

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