Japan - Prevalence of Overweight
Since 2014, Japan Prevalence of Overweight grew 1.3points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 162 among other countries in Prevalence of Overweight with 28.1 Percent of Adult Population. Japan is overtaken by Comoros, which was number 161 at 28.2 Percent of Adult Population and is followed by Guinea at 27.8 Percent of Adult Population. Nauru topped the ranking with 89 Percent of Adult Population in 2019, that is an increase of 0.2points versus 2018. Palau, Marshall Islands and Tuvalu respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Laos witnessed the best average annual growth at +2.7points per year, while Nauru witnessed the worst performance at +0.2points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Adult Population |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 28.10 |
| 2018 | 27.80 |
| 2017 | 27.50 |
| 2016 | 27.20 |
| 2015 | 26.80 |
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How does Japan rank in Prevalence of Overweight?
| # | 188 Countries | Percent of Adult Population | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nauru
|
89.00 % | 2019 | +0.2 % | +0.2 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Palau
|
86.20 % | 2019 | +0.5 % | +0.4 % | View data | |
| 161 |
#161
Comoros
|
28.20 % | 2019 | +1.4 % | +1.6 % | View data | |
| 162 |
#162
Japan
|
28.10 % | 2019 | +1.1 % | +1.3 % | View data | |
| 163 |
#163
Equatorial Guinea
|
27.80 % | 2019 | +1.5 % | +1.7 % | View data | |