South Korea - Overweight or Obese Population (Self-Reported)

Since 2014, South Korea Overweight or Obese Population (Self-Reported) grew 3.9points year on year. With 38.5 Percent of Men in 2019, the country was ranked number 21 comparing other countries in Overweight or Obese Population (Self-Reported). United States topped the ranking with 72.4 Percent of Men in 2019, +0.1points compared to 2018. Iceland, Greece and Germany respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. South Korea witnessed the best average annual growth at +3.9points per year, while Israel was the worst growing country at -0.9points per year.

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Date Percent of Men
2019 38.50
2018 38.50
2017 35.60
2016 34.90
2015 33.20
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How does South Korea rank in Overweight or Obese Population (Self-Reported)?

# 21 Countries Percent of Men Last YoY 5‑years CAGR
1 #1
United States
72.40 % 2019 +0.1 % +0.4 % View data
2 #2
Iceland
70.40 % 2017 NA +0.1 % View data
20 #20
Chile
44.70 % 2015 NA NA View data
21 #21
South Korea
38.50 % 2019 +0.0 % +3.9 % View data
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