Japan - Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over
Since 2014, Japan Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over jumped by 2.2points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 187 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over at 3.9 Percent. Japan is overtaken by South Korea, which was number 186 at 5 Percent and is followed by Vietnam with 2.8 Percent. Nauru topped the ranking with 63.9 Percent in 2019, that is +0.3points compared to 2018. Palau, Marshall Islands and Tuvalu respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Bangladesh recorded the best 5 years average growth at +4.2points per year, while Nauru witnessed the worst performance at +0.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.90 |
| 2018 | 3.80 |
| 2017 | 3.80 |
| 2016 | 3.70 |
| 2015 | 3.60 |
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How does Japan rank in Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over?
| # | 188 Countries | Percent | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nauru
|
63.90 % | 2019 | +0.3 % | +0.3 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Palau
|
60.00 % | 2019 | +0.7 % | +0.7 % | View data | |
| 186 |
#186
South Korea
|
5.00 % | 2019 | +2.0 % | +1.7 % | View data | |
| 187 |
#187
Japan
|
3.90 % | 2019 | +2.6 % | +2.2 % | View data | |
| 188 |
#188
Vietnam
|
2.80 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +4.0 % | View data | |