Ethiopia: Diabetes prevalence

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 Ethiopia

Diabetes prevalence, percent of population ages 20-79

 Latest value 5.00
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2011 - 2021
 Average 4.20
 Min - Max 3.40 - 5.00
 Source International Diabetes Federation
The latest value from 2021 is 5 percent, an increase from 3.4 percent in 2011. In comparison, the world average is 8.60 percent, based on data from 195 countries. Historically, the average for Ethiopia from 2011 to 2021 is 4.2 percent. The minimum value, 3.4 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 5 percent was recorded in 2021. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: 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.

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