Laos - Prevalence of Overweight
Since 2014, Laos Prevalence of Overweight grew 2.7points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 167 among other countries in Prevalence of Overweight at 27.1 Percent of Adult Population. Laos is overtaken by Central African Republic, which was number 166 at 27.3 Percent of Adult Population and is followed by Kenya with 26.7 Percent of Adult Population. Nauru ranked the highest with 89 Percent of Adult Population in 2019, a growth 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 | 27.10 |
| 2018 | 26.50 |
| 2017 | 25.90 |
| 2016 | 25.40 |
| 2015 | 24.60 |
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How does Laos 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 | |
| 166 |
#166
Central African Republic
|
27.30 % | 2019 | +1.5 % | +1.7 % | View data | |
| 167 |
#167
Laos
|
27.10 % | 2019 | +2.3 % | +2.7 % | View data | |
| 168 |
#168
Kenya
|
26.70 % | 2019 | +1.5 % | +1.9 % | View data | |