Uruguay: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)
In , Uruguay's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) was 7.80.
That's up 36.8% from 2011, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.09 . Uruguay ranks #119 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #33 of 38.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.DIAB.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2011–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 7.80
- Trough
- 5.70
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) |
|---|---|
| 7.8000 | |
| 5.7000 |
About Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)
Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.
Indicator code: SH.STA.DIAB.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Uruguay's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) in 2024?
- In 2024, Uruguay's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) was 7.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Uruguay's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) rising or falling?
- Uruguay's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) rose 36.8% from 2011 to 2024.
- How does Uruguay rank globally on Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)?
- In 2024, Uruguay ranked #119 out of 209 countries reporting Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79).
- How does Uruguay's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) in 2024 was 10.09, so Uruguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #33 of 38.
- What is Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) and how is it measured?
- Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.DIAB.ZS), CC BY 4.0.