China vs Eastern Africa (African Union): Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25
China
37.46
in 2022
Eastern Africa (African Union)
24.16
in 2022
China rank
145th
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
148th
Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time
- China
- Eastern Africa (African Union)
How they compare
China currently reports 37.46 against 24.16 in Eastern Africa (African Union), a difference of 13.3.
That makes China's figure about 1.6 times Eastern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 145th and Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 148th of 193 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Eastern Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.59 | 14.95 | 7.64 | China |
| 2010s | 30.46 | 19.78 | 10.68 | China |
| 2020s | 36.49 | 23.53 | 12.97 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, China or Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- China, at 37.46 against 24.16 in Eastern Africa (African Union) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between China and Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- 13.3, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do China and Eastern Africa (African Union) rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
- China ranks 145th and Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 148th of 193 countries.
- 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.