ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) vs Ireland: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30

ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E)
20.02
in 2022
Ireland
28.35
in 2022
ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) rank
64th
Ireland rank
63rd

Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time

  • ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E)
  • Ireland
1015202530199020062022

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 28.35 against 20.02 in ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E), a difference of 8.33.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.4 times ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E)'s.

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

ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) ranks 64th and Ireland ranks 63rd of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 10.74 21.79 11.05 Ireland
2010s 15.67 25.84 10.17 Ireland
2020s 19.39 27.99 8.6 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) or Ireland?
Ireland, at 28.35 against 20.02 in ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) and Ireland?
8.33, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) and Ireland?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) and Ireland rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
ESCAP_LLDC (LLDC_E) ranks 64th and Ireland ranks 63rd 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