South Korea - Overweight Population
Since 2014, South Korea Overweight Population grew 1.6points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 11 comparing other countries in Overweight Population with 34.6 Percent of Men. South Korea is overtaken by United States, which was ranked number 10 with 35.5 Percent of Men and is followed by Japan with 27.6 Percent of Men. Chile, Mexico and Ireland respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Japan witnessed the best average annual growth at +2.3points per year, while United States was the worst growing country at -1.5points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Men |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 34.60 |
| 2018 | 34.20 |
| 2017 | 34.30 |
| 2016 | 34.60 |
| 2015 | 32.40 |
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How does South Korea rank in Overweight Population?
| # | 12 Countries | Percent of Men | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Finland
|
45.80 % | 2017 | NA | +0.5 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Chile
|
43.30 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
United States
|
35.50 % | 2019 | -0.6 % | -1.5 % | View data | |
| 11 |
#11
South Korea
|
34.60 % | 2019 | +1.2 % | +1.6 % | View data | |
| 12 |
#12
Japan
|
27.60 % | 2019 | -1.1 % | +2.3 % | View data | |