United Kingdom - Obesity Prevalence
Since 2014, United Kingdom Obesity Prevalence was up 1point year on year. With 26.9 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, the country was ranked number 5 among other countries in Obesity Prevalence. United Kingdom is overtaken by Canada, which was ranked number 4 with 28.1 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ and is followed by Ireland at 23 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. United States lead the ranking with 40.8 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, that is a growth of 0.7points compared to 2018. South Korea recorded the best 5 years average growth at +6.2points per year, while Iceland was the worst growing country at -2points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 26.90 |
| 2018 | 26.70 |
| 2017 | 26.50 |
| 2016 | 26.20 |
| 2015 | 26.90 |
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How does United Kingdom rank in Obesity Prevalence?
| # | 16 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
United States
|
40.80 % | 2019 | +0.7 % | +1.3 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Mexico
|
33.30 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 4 |
#4
Canada
|
28.10 % | 2015 | NA | +2.0 % | View data | |
| 5 |
#5
United Kingdom
|
26.90 % | 2019 | +0.8 % | +1.0 % | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Ireland
|
23.00 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |