Lesotho - Prevalence of Overweight
Since 2014, Lesotho Prevalence of Overweight increased 1.4points year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 125 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Overweight with 40.2 Percent of Adult Population. Lesotho is overtaken by Gabon, which was ranked number 124 with 41.6 Percent of Adult Population and is followed by Eswatini with 39.7 Percent of Adult Population. Nauru ranked the highest with 89 Percent of Adult Population in 2019, that is a growth of 0.2points versus 2018. Palau, Marshall Islands and Tuvalu respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Laos recorded the best 5 years average growth at +2.7points per year, while Nauru witnessed the worst performance at +0.2points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Adult Population |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 40.20 |
| 2018 | 39.70 |
| 2017 | 39.20 |
| 2016 | 38.70 |
| 2015 | 38.10 |
How does Lesotho rank in Prevalence of Overweight?
| # | 188 Countries | Percent of Adult Population | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nauru
|
89.00 % | 2019 | +0.2 % | +0.2 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Palau
|
86.20 % | 2019 | +0.5 % | +0.4 % | View data | |
| 124 |
#124
Gabon
|
41.60 % | 2019 | +1.0 % | +1.3 % | View data | |
| 125 |
#125
Lesotho
|
40.20 % | 2019 | +1.3 % | +1.4 % | View data | |
| 126 |
#126
Eswatini
|
39.70 % | 2019 | +1.0 % | +1.3 % | View data | |