Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) vs Mexico: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30

Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
29.82
in 2022
Mexico
36.03
in 2022
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
25th
Mexico rank
28th

Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time

  • Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 36.03 against 29.82 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG), a difference of 6.21.

That makes Mexico's figure about 1.2 times Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)'s.

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

Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 25th and Mexico ranks 28th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 17.85 24.45 6.6 Mexico
2010s 24.2 31.01 6.8 Mexico
2020s 29.04 35.35 6.31 Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) or Mexico?
Mexico, at 36.03 against 29.82 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Mexico?
6.21, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Mexico?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Mexico rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 25th and Mexico ranks 28th 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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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