Laos vs Namibia: Share of men defined as overweight
Laos
29.87
in 2024
Namibia
28.38
in 2024
Laos rank
155th
Namibia rank
157th
Share of men defined as overweight over time
- Laos
- Namibia
How they compare
Laos currently reports 29.87 against 28.38 in Namibia, a difference of 1.49.
That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Namibia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Namibia ahead.
Laos ranks 155th and Namibia ranks 157th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Namibia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.25 | 9.58 | 2.33 | Namibia |
| 1990s | 10.12 | 13.73 | 3.61 | Namibia |
| 2000s | 14.9 | 19.17 | 4.27 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 21.64 | 23.96 | 2.31 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 28 | 27.37 | 0.6285 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men defined as overweight, Laos or Namibia?
- Laos, at 29.87 against 28.38 in Namibia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men defined as overweight between Laos and Namibia?
- 1.49, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Namibia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Laos and Namibia rank globally for share of men defined as overweight?
- Laos ranks 155th and Namibia ranks 157th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of men defined as overweight. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.