South America (UNSDG) vs Saint Lucia: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30
South America (UNSDG)
28.56
in 2022
Saint Lucia
33.47
in 2022
South America (UNSDG) rank
36th
Saint Lucia rank
36th
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time
- South America (UNSDG)
- Saint Lucia
How they compare
Saint Lucia currently reports 33.47 against 28.56 in South America (UNSDG), a difference of 4.91.
That makes Saint Lucia's figure about 1.2 times South America (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Saint Lucia has been ahead every year.
South America (UNSDG) ranks 36th and Saint Lucia ranks 36th of 156 groups.
Saint Lucia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South America (UNSDG) | Saint Lucia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.22 | 20.58 | 4.36 | Saint Lucia |
| 2010s | 22.57 | 27.85 | 5.28 | Saint Lucia |
| 2020s | 27.71 | 32.67 | 4.96 | Saint Lucia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, South America (UNSDG) or Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia, at 33.47 against 28.56 in South America (UNSDG) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between South America (UNSDG) and Saint Lucia?
- 4.91, with Saint Lucia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South America (UNSDG) and Saint Lucia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do South America (UNSDG) and Saint Lucia rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
- South America (UNSDG) ranks 36th and Saint Lucia ranks 36th 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.