China vs Namibia: Share of adults who are overweight
China
39.22
in 2024
Namibia
38.36
in 2024
China rank
148th
Namibia rank
151st
Share of adults who are overweight over time
- China
- Namibia
How they compare
China currently reports 39.22 against 38.36 in Namibia, a difference of 0.86.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Namibia ahead.
China ranks 148th and Namibia ranks 151st of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Namibia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.19 | 14.84 | 4.65 | Namibia |
| 1990s | 16.17 | 20.87 | 4.7 | Namibia |
| 2000s | 22.63 | 28.01 | 5.38 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 30.48 | 33.58 | 3.1 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 37.34 | 37.32 | 0.0154 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults who are overweight, China or Namibia?
- China, at 39.22 against 38.36 in Namibia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of adults who are overweight between China and Namibia?
- 0.86, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Namibia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do China and Namibia rank globally for share of adults who are overweight?
- China ranks 148th and Namibia ranks 151st of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of adults who are overweight. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.