United States - Obesity Prevalence
Since 2014, United States Obesity Prevalence was up 1.3points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 1 comparing other countries in Obesity Prevalence at 40.8 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. Mexico, New Zealand and Canada respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. 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 | 40.80 |
| 2018 | 40.50 |
| 2017 | 40.10 |
| 2016 | 40.00 |
| 2015 |
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How does United States 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 |
| 3 |
#3
New Zealand
|
32.50 % | 2019 | +0.6 % | +1.7 % | 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 |