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

Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
8.07
in 2022
Kenya
12.41
in 2022
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) rank
148th
Kenya rank
147th

Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time

  • Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
  • Kenya
2.557.51012.5199020062022

How they compare

Kenya currently reports 12.41 against 8.07 in Eastern Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 4.34.

That makes Kenya's figure about 1.5 times Eastern Africa (UNSDG)'s.

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

Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 148th and Kenya ranks 147th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Africa (UNSDG) Kenya Difference Ahead
2000s 3.44 5.6 2.15 Kenya
2010s 5.63 9.1 3.47 Kenya
2020s 7.67 11.91 4.24 Kenya

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 Kenya?
Kenya, at 12.41 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 Kenya?
4.34, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Kenya?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Kenya rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 148th and Kenya ranks 147th 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