China vs Laos: Share of adults defined as obese
China
9.07
in 2024
Laos
8.98
in 2024
China rank
175th
Laos rank
176th
Share of adults defined as obese over time
- China
- Laos
How they compare
China currently reports 9.07 against 8.98 in Laos, a difference of 0.09.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Laos ahead.
China ranks 175th and Laos ranks 176th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Laos in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8753 | 0.9389 | 0.0636 | Laos |
| 1990s | 1.55 | 1.58 | 0.0304 | Laos |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 2.81 | 0.0834 | China |
| 2010s | 5.39 | 5.17 | 0.224 | China |
| 2020s | 8.18 | 8.04 | 0.1463 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults defined as obese, China or Laos?
- China, at 9.07 against 8.98 in Laos as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of adults defined as obese between China and Laos?
- 0.09, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Laos?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do China and Laos rank globally for share of adults defined as obese?
- China ranks 175th and Laos ranks 176th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of adults defined as obese. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.