África Oriental y Meridional vs Cameroon: Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25

África Oriental y Meridional
29.19
in 2022
Cameroon
39.47
in 2022
África Oriental y Meridional rank
137th
Cameroon rank
140th

Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time

  • África Oriental y Meridional
  • Cameroon
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How they compare

Cameroon currently reports 39.47 against 29.19 in África Oriental y Meridional, a difference of 10.28.

That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.4 times África Oriental y Meridional's.

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

África Oriental y Meridional ranks 137th and Cameroon ranks 140th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade África Oriental y Meridional Cameroon Difference Ahead
2000s 21.49 29.41 7.92 Cameroon
2010s 25.68 36.12 10.44 Cameroon
2020s 28.68 39 10.32 Cameroon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, África Oriental y Meridional or Cameroon?
Cameroon, at 39.47 against 29.19 in África Oriental y Meridional as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between África Oriental y Meridional and Cameroon?
10.28, with Cameroon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for África Oriental y Meridional and Cameroon?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do África Oriental y Meridional and Cameroon rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
África Oriental y Meridional ranks 137th and Cameroon ranks 140th of 156 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 (Crude estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 (Crude estimate)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
349 places, 9,955 data points, 1990–2022
Last refreshed