Laos vs Tanzania: Share of men defined as obese
Laos
6.65
in 2024
Tanzania
6.41
in 2024
Laos rank
165th
Tanzania rank
166th
Share of men defined as obese over time
- Laos
- Tanzania
How they compare
Laos currently reports 6.65 against 6.41 in Tanzania, a difference of 0.24.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Tanzania ahead.
Laos ranks 165th and Tanzania ranks 166th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 2 and Tanzania in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5825 | 0.82 | 0.2375 | Tanzania |
| 1990s | 1.09 | 1.41 | 0.3249 | Tanzania |
| 2000s | 2.19 | 2.4 | 0.207 | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 4 | 3.73 | 0.265 | Laos |
| 2020s | 5.97 | 5.63 | 0.3396 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men defined as obese, Laos or Tanzania?
- Laos, at 6.65 against 6.41 in Tanzania as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men defined as obese between Laos and Tanzania?
- 0.24, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Tanzania?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Laos and Tanzania rank globally for share of men defined as obese?
- Laos ranks 165th and Tanzania ranks 166th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of men defined as obese. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.