Ireland - Obesity Prevalence
At 23 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2017, the country was ranked number 6 among other countries in Obesity Prevalence. Ireland is overtaken by United Kingdom, which was number 5 at 26.9 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Russia with 21.9 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. United States lead the ranking with 40.8 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, that is +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 was the worst growing country at -2points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 23.00 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 23.00 |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 |
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How does Ireland 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 | |
| 5 |
#5
United Kingdom
|
26.90 % | 2019 | +0.8 % | +1.0 % | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Ireland
|
23.00 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 7 |
#7
Russia
|
21.90 % | 2019 | +0.5 % | -0.4 % | View data | |