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

Eastern Africa (African Union)
24.16
in 2022
Ghana
36.73
in 2022
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
148th
Ghana rank
148th

Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time

  • Eastern Africa (African Union)
  • Ghana
1520253035199020062022

How they compare

Ghana currently reports 36.73 against 24.16 in Eastern Africa (African Union), a difference of 12.57.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.5 times Eastern Africa (African Union)'s.

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

Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 148th and Ghana ranks 148th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Africa (African Union) Ghana Difference Ahead
2000s 14.95 25.4 10.45 Ghana
2010s 19.78 32.51 12.72 Ghana
2020s 23.53 36.14 12.61 Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, Eastern Africa (African Union) or Ghana?
Ghana, at 36.73 against 24.16 in Eastern Africa (African Union) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between Eastern Africa (African Union) and Ghana?
12.57, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (African Union) and Ghana?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Eastern Africa (African Union) and Ghana rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 148th and Ghana ranks 148th 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