Jamaica - Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over
Since 2014, Jamaica Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over grew 1.6points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 31 among other countries in Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over at 34.8 Percent. Jamaica is overtaken by Suriname, which was number 30 with 34.9 Percent and is followed by Mexico at 34 Percent. Nauru topped the ranking with 63.9 Percent in 2019, an increase of 0.3points versus 2018. Palau, Marshall Islands and Tuvalu respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Bangladesh recorded the best 5 years average growth at +4.2points per year, while Nauru witnessed the worst performance at +0.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 34.80 |
| 2018 | 34.40 |
| 2017 | 33.90 |
| 2016 | 33.40 |
| 2015 | 32.80 |
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How does Jamaica rank in Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over?
| # | 188 Countries | Percent | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nauru
|
63.90 % | 2019 | +0.3 % | +0.3 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Palau
|
60.00 % | 2019 | +0.7 % | +0.7 % | View data | |
| 30 |
#30
Suriname
|
34.90 % | 2019 | +1.2 % | +1.3 % | View data | |
| 31 |
#31
Jamaica
|
34.80 % | 2019 | +1.2 % | +1.6 % | View data | |
| 32 |
#32
Mexico
|
34.00 % | 2019 | +1.2 % | +1.4 % | View data | |