South America (UNSDG) vs Uruguay: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30

South America (UNSDG)
28.56
in 2022
Uruguay
33.34
in 2022
South America (UNSDG) rank
36th
Uruguay rank
37th

Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time

  • South America (UNSDG)
  • Uruguay
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How they compare

Uruguay currently reports 33.34 against 28.56 in South America (UNSDG), a difference of 4.78.

That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.2 times South America (UNSDG)'s.

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

South America (UNSDG) ranks 36th and Uruguay ranks 37th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South America (UNSDG) Uruguay Difference Ahead
2000s 16.22 20.18 3.96 Uruguay
2010s 22.57 27.01 4.44 Uruguay
2020s 27.71 32.44 4.73 Uruguay

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 Uruguay?
Uruguay, at 33.34 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 Uruguay?
4.78, with Uruguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South America (UNSDG) and Uruguay?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do South America (UNSDG) and Uruguay rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
South America (UNSDG) ranks 36th and Uruguay ranks 37th 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