United States - Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over
Since 2014, United States Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over jumped by 1.5points year on year. With 38.5 Percent in 2019, the country was number 19 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Obesity Among Women Aged 18 or over. United States is overtaken by Bahamas, which was ranked number 18 with 39.2 Percent and is followed by Iraq at 38.2 Percent. Nauru ranked the highest with 63.9 Percent in 2019, a growth 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 | 38.50 |
| 2018 | 38.00 |
| 2017 | 37.50 |
| 2016 | 37.00 |
| 2015 | 36.40 |
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How does United States 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 | |
| 18 |
#18
Bahamas
|
39.20 % | 2019 | +1.0 % | +1.1 % | View data | |
| 19 |
#19
United States
|
38.50 % | 2019 | +1.3 % | +1.5 % | View data | |
| 20 |
#20
Iraq
|
38.20 % | 2019 | +1.1 % | +1.3 % | View data | |