Central Asia (UNSDG) vs Costa Rica: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30
Central Asia (UNSDG)
25.18
in 2022
Costa Rica
31.39
in 2022
Central Asia (UNSDG) rank
45th
Costa Rica rank
46th
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time
- Central Asia (UNSDG)
- Costa Rica
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 31.39 against 25.18 in Central Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 6.21.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.2 times Central Asia (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.
Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 45th and Costa Rica ranks 46th of 156 groups.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Asia (UNSDG) | Costa Rica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.56 | 20.09 | 5.52 | Costa Rica |
| 2010s | 20.44 | 26.48 | 6.04 | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 24.53 | 30.71 | 6.18 | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, Central Asia (UNSDG) or Costa Rica?
- Costa Rica, at 31.39 against 25.18 in Central Asia (UNSDG) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between Central Asia (UNSDG) and Costa Rica?
- 6.21, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Asia (UNSDG) and Costa Rica?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Central Asia (UNSDG) and Costa Rica rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
- Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 45th and Costa Rica ranks 46th 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.