Papua New Guinea - Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over
Since 2014, Papua New Guinea Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over jumped by 2points year on year. At 27.1 Percent in 2019, the country was number 68 among other countries in Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over. Papua New Guinea is overtaken by Russian Federation, which was number 67 at 27.2 Percent and is followed by Antigua and Barbuda at 27 Percent. Nauru lead the ranking with 63.9 Percent in 2019, +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 | 27.10 |
| 2018 | 26.60 |
| 2017 | 26.20 |
| 2016 | 25.80 |
| 2015 | 25.10 |
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How does Papua New Guinea 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 | |
| 67 |
#67
Russian Federation
|
27.20 % | 2019 | +0.4 % | +0.5 % | View data | |
| 68 |
#68
Papua New Guinea
|
27.10 % | 2019 | +1.9 % | +2.0 % | View data | |
| 69 |
#69
Antigua and Barbuda
|
27.00 % | 2019 | +1.5 % | +1.7 % | View data | |