Central Africa (African Union) vs Namibia: Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25
Central Africa (African Union)
25.09
in 2022
Namibia
36.52
in 2022
Central Africa (African Union) rank
146th
Namibia rank
149th
Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time
- Central Africa (African Union)
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 36.52 against 25.09 in Central Africa (African Union), a difference of 11.43.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.5 times Central Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 146th and Namibia ranks 149th of 156 groups.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Africa (African Union) | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.08 | 28.13 | 12.04 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 21.27 | 33.3 | 12.02 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 24.52 | 36.06 | 11.53 | Namibia |
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 Namibia?
- Namibia, at 36.52 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 Namibia?
- 11.43, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and Namibia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Central Africa (African Union) and Namibia rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
- Central Africa (African Union) ranks 146th and Namibia ranks 149th 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.