Jordan - Prevalence of Overweight
Since 2014, Jordan Prevalence of Overweight jumped by 0.7points year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 12 among other countries in Prevalence of Overweight with 71 Percent of Adult Population. Jordan is overtaken by Saudi Arabia, which was ranked number 11 at 71.1 Percent of Adult Population and is followed by United Arab Emirates at 69.3 Percent of Adult Population. Nauru topped the ranking with 89 Percent of Adult Population in 2019, +0.2points compared to 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 | 71.00 |
| 2018 | 70.50 |
| 2017 | 70.00 |
| 2016 | 69.60 |
| 2015 | 69.00 |
How does Jordan 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 | |
| 11 |
#11
Saudi Arabia
|
71.10 % | 2019 | +0.7 % | +0.7 % | View data | |
| 12 |
#12
Jordan
|
71.00 % | 2019 | +0.7 % | +0.7 % | View data | |
| 13 |
#13
United Arab Emirates
|
69.30 % | 2019 | +0.7 % | +0.8 % | View data | |