South Korea - Obesity Prevalence
Since 2014, South Korea Obesity Prevalence jumped by 6.2points year on year. With 5.8 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, the country was ranked number 15 comparing other countries in Obesity Prevalence. South Korea is overtaken by Italy, which was ranked number 14 at 9.9 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Japan at 4.2 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. United States lead the ranking with 40.8 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, +0.7points versus 2018. Mexico, New Zealand and Canada respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. South Korea witnessed the best average annual growth at +6.2points per year, while Iceland witnessed the worst performance at -2points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.80 |
| 2018 | 5.70 |
| 2017 | 5.50 |
| 2016 | 5.50 |
| 2015 | 5.30 |
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How does South Korea rank in Obesity Prevalence?
| # | 16 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
United States
|
40.80 % | 2019 | +0.7 % | +1.3 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Mexico
|
33.30 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 14 |
#14
Italy
|
9.90 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.8 % | View data | |
| 15 |
#15
South Korea
|
5.80 % | 2019 | +1.8 % | +6.2 % | View data | |
| 16 |
#16
Japan
|
4.20 % | 2019 | +2.4 % | +1.5 % | View data | |