South Korea - Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over
Since 2014, South Korea Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over was up 1.7points year on year. With 5 Percent in 2019, the country was ranked number 186 among other countries in Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over. South Korea is overtaken by Cambodia, which was ranked number 185 at 5.2 Percent and is followed by Japan at 3.9 Percent. Nauru topped the ranking with 63.9 Percent in 2019, that is an increase of 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 | 5.00 |
| 2018 | 4.90 |
| 2017 | 4.90 |
| 2016 | 4.80 |
| 2015 | 4.70 |
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How does South Korea 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 | |
| 185 |
#185
Cambodia
|
5.20 % | 2019 | +2.0 % | +3.9 % | View data | |
| 186 |
#186
South Korea
|
5.00 % | 2019 | +2.0 % | +1.7 % | View data | |
| 187 |
#187
Japan
|
3.90 % | 2019 | +2.6 % | +2.2 % | View data | |