Eastern Africa (UNSDG) vs Ghana: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30

Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
8.07
in 2022
Ghana
12.93
in 2022
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) rank
148th
Ghana rank
145th

Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time

  • Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
  • Ghana
2.557.51012.5199020062022

How they compare

Ghana currently reports 12.93 against 8.07 in Eastern Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 4.86.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.6 times Eastern Africa (UNSDG)'s.

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

Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 148th and Ghana ranks 145th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Africa (UNSDG) Ghana Difference Ahead
2000s 3.44 7.9 4.46 Ghana
2010s 5.63 10.83 5.2 Ghana
2020s 7.67 12.6 4.93 Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, Eastern Africa (UNSDG) or Ghana?
Ghana, at 12.93 against 8.07 in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Ghana?
4.86, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Ghana?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Ghana rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 148th and Ghana ranks 145th 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