Asia (UNSDG) vs Iceland: Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25

Asia (UNSDG)
37.21
in 2022
Iceland
57.37
in 2022
Asia (UNSDG) rank
85th
Iceland rank
86th

Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time

  • Asia (UNSDG)
  • Iceland
2030405060199020062022

How they compare

Iceland currently reports 57.37 against 37.21 in Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 20.16.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.5 times Asia (UNSDG)'s.

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

Asia (UNSDG) ranks 85th and Iceland ranks 86th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Asia (UNSDG) Iceland Difference Ahead
2000s 22.17 52.46 30.29 Iceland
2010s 30.16 55.73 25.57 Iceland
2020s 36.22 57.18 20.96 Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, Asia (UNSDG) or Iceland?
Iceland, at 57.37 against 37.21 in Asia (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between Asia (UNSDG) and Iceland?
20.16, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Asia (UNSDG) and Iceland?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Asia (UNSDG) and Iceland rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
Asia (UNSDG) ranks 85th and Iceland ranks 86th 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