Malaysia - Prevalence of Overweight
Since 2014, Malaysia Prevalence of Overweight jumped by 1.9points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 121 among other countries in Prevalence of Overweight at 44.7 Percent of Adult Population. Malaysia is overtaken by Botswana, which was ranked number 120 at 44.8 Percent of Adult Population and is followed by Brunei with 43.1 Percent of Adult Population. Nauru topped the ranking with 89 Percent of Adult Population in 2019, that is 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 recorded the worst performance at +0.2points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Adult Population |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 44.70 |
| 2018 | 44.00 |
| 2017 | 43.20 |
| 2016 | 42.50 |
| 2015 | 41.60 |
How does Malaysia 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 | |
| 120 |
#120
Botswana
|
44.80 % | 2019 | +1.1 % | +1.1 % | View data | |
| 121 |
#121
Malaysia
|
44.70 % | 2019 | +1.6 % | +1.9 % | View data | |
| 122 |
#122
Brunei
|
43.10 % | 2019 | +1.6 % | +1.8 % | View data | |