Central Africa (African Union) vs China: Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25

Central Africa (African Union)
25.09
in 2022
China
37.46
in 2022
Central Africa (African Union) rank
146th
China rank
145th

Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time

  • Central Africa (African Union)
  • China
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How they compare

China currently reports 37.46 against 25.09 in Central Africa (African Union), a difference of 12.37.

That makes China's figure about 1.5 times Central Africa (African Union)'s.

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

Central Africa (African Union) ranks 146th and China ranks 145th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Africa (African Union) China Difference Ahead
2000s 16.08 22.59 6.51 China
2010s 21.27 30.46 9.19 China
2020s 24.52 36.49 11.97 China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, Central Africa (African Union) or China?
China, at 37.46 against 25.09 in Central Africa (African Union) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between Central Africa (African Union) and China?
12.37, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and China?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Central Africa (African Union) and China rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 146th and China ranks 145th 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