Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) vs Mexico: Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
65.27
in 2022
Mexico
73.38
in 2022
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
16th
Mexico rank
14th
Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 73.38 against 65.27 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG), a difference of 8.11.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 16th and Mexico ranks 14th of 156 groups.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.54 | 63.37 | 11.83 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 59.54 | 69.77 | 10.23 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 64.53 | 72.94 | 8.41 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 73.38 against 65.27 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Mexico?
- 8.11, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Mexico?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Mexico rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 16th and Mexico ranks 14th 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.