Denmark vs Ghana: Share of adults defined as obese
Denmark
15.23
in 2024
Ghana
13.8
in 2024
Denmark rank
145th
Ghana rank
147th
Share of adults defined as obese over time
- Denmark
- Ghana
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 15.23 against 13.8 in Ghana, a difference of 1.43.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 145th and Ghana ranks 147th of 199 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.62 | 1.82 | 5.8 | Denmark |
| 1990s | 9.95 | 3.55 | 6.39 | Denmark |
| 2000s | 12.81 | 6.73 | 6.08 | Denmark |
| 2010s | 14.08 | 9.95 | 4.13 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 14.93 | 12.9 | 2.03 | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults defined as obese, Denmark or Ghana?
- Denmark, at 15.23 against 13.8 in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of adults defined as obese between Denmark and Ghana?
- 1.43, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ghana?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Ghana rank globally for share of adults defined as obese?
- Denmark ranks 145th and Ghana ranks 147th 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.