Eastern Asia (UNSDG) vs Ghana: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30
Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
8.1
in 2022
Ghana
12.93
in 2022
Eastern Asia (UNSDG) rank
146th
Ghana rank
145th
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time
- Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
- Ghana
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 12.93 against 8.1 in Eastern Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 4.83.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.6 times Eastern Asia (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 146th 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 Asia (UNSDG) | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.94 | 7.9 | 4.96 | Ghana |
| 2010s | 5.28 | 10.83 | 5.55 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 7.63 | 12.6 | 4.98 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, Eastern Asia (UNSDG) or Ghana?
- Ghana, at 12.93 against 8.1 in Eastern Asia (UNSDG) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between Eastern Asia (UNSDG) and Ghana?
- 4.83, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia (UNSDG) and Ghana?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Eastern Asia (UNSDG) and Ghana rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
- Eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 146th 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.