África Subsahariana vs Denmark: Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25

África Subsahariana
29.91
in 2022
Denmark
44.91
in 2022
África Subsahariana rank
132nd
Denmark rank
131st

Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time

  • África Subsahariana
  • Denmark
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 44.91 against 29.91 in África Subsahariana, a difference of 15.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.5 times África Subsahariana's.

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

África Subsahariana ranks 132nd and Denmark ranks 131st of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade África Subsahariana Denmark Difference Ahead
2000s 21.04 43.14 22.1 Denmark
2010s 26.15 44.75 18.6 Denmark
2020s 29.35 44.89 15.54 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, África Subsahariana or Denmark?
Denmark, at 44.91 against 29.91 in África Subsahariana as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between África Subsahariana and Denmark?
15, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for África Subsahariana and Denmark?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do África Subsahariana and Denmark rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
África Subsahariana ranks 132nd and Denmark ranks 131st 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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About this data

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