Zambia - Prevalence of Overweight Among Women
Since 2014, Zambia Prevalence of Overweight Among Women increased 1.6points year on year. At 37.8 Percent of Female Adults in 2019, the country was ranked number 142 among other countries in Prevalence of Overweight Among Women. Nauru lead the ranking with 89 Percent of Female Adults in 2019, that is +0.1points versus 2018. Palau, Marshall Islands and Tuvalu respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Bangladesh witnessed the best average annual growth at +2.4points per year, while Nauru witnessed the worst performance at +0.1points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Female Adults |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 37.80 |
| 2018 | 37.30 |
| 2017 | 36.70 |
| 2016 | 36.30 |
| 2015 | 35.60 |
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How does Zambia rank in Prevalence of Overweight Among Women?
| # | 188 Countries | Percent of Female Adults | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nauru
|
89.00 % | 2019 | +0.1 % | +0.1 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Palau
|
86.70 % | 2019 | +0.2 % | +0.3 % | View data | |
| 142 |
#142
Nigeria
|
37.80 % | 2019 | +1.3 % | +1.8 % | View data | |
| 142 |
#142
Zambia
|
37.80 % | 2019 | +1.3 % | +1.6 % | View data | |
| 144 |
#144
Sierra Leone
|
37.50 % | 2019 | +1.4 % | +1.6 % | View data | |