Iraq vs Jamaica: Share of adults defined as obese
Iraq
36.83
in 2024
Jamaica
35.69
in 2024
Iraq rank
30th
Jamaica rank
33rd
Share of adults defined as obese over time
- Iraq
- Jamaica
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 36.83 against 35.69 in Jamaica, a difference of 1.14.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 30th and Jamaica ranks 33rd of 196 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.13 | 7.4 | 7.73 | Iraq |
| 1990s | 19.81 | 12.26 | 7.55 | Iraq |
| 2000s | 26.36 | 19.93 | 6.43 | Iraq |
| 2010s | 32.6 | 27.87 | 4.73 | Iraq |
| 2020s | 36.04 | 33.99 | 2.06 | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults defined as obese, Iraq or Jamaica?
- Iraq, at 36.83 against 35.69 in Jamaica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of adults defined as obese between Iraq and Jamaica?
- 1.14, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Jamaica?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Iraq and Jamaica rank globally for share of adults defined as obese?
- Iraq ranks 30th and Jamaica ranks 33rd of 196 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.