Overweight or Obese Population
This key economic indicator for the Obesity sector has been recently updated.
- In 2019, Overweight or Obese Population in South Korea increased 1points compared to a year earlier.
- Since 2014 South Korea Overweight or Obese Population was up 2.1points year on year close to 40.7 Percent of Men.
- In 2017 Finland was ranked number 4 in Overweight or Obese Population.
- In 2016 Chile was ranked number 2 in Overweight or Obese Population at 73.6 Percent of Men, jumping from 7 in 2015.
Top Countries in Overweight or Obese Population
| # | 11 Countries | Percent of Men | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
United States
|
74.80 % | 2019 | +0.4 % | +0.3 % | View data |
| 2 |
#2
Chile
|
73.60 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data |
| 3 |
#3
Australia
|
72.40 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Finland
|
71.90 % | 2017 | NA | +1.7 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
New Zealand
|
70.30 % | 2019 | -0.1 % | -0.1 % | View data |
| 6 |
#6
Ireland
|
70.00 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data |
| 7 |
#7
Mexico
|
69.40 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data |
| 8 |
#8
United Kingdom
|
67.20 % | 2019 | +0.1 % | +0.6 % | View data |
| 9 |
#9
Canada
|
63.90 % | 2019 | -0.5 % | NA | View data |
| 10 |
#10
South Korea
|
40.70 % | 2019 | +1.0 % | +2.1 % | View data |
| 11 |
#11
Japan
|
31.20 % | 2019 | +0.7 % | +1.7 % | View data |
Source: OECD