Ghana vs South Sudan: Obesity in men vs obesity in women
Ghana
4.8
in 2024
South Sudan
5.27
in 2024
Ghana rank
185th
South Sudan rank
182nd
Obesity in men vs obesity in women over time
- Ghana
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 5.27 against 4.8 in Ghana, a difference of 0.47.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was South Sudan ahead.
Ghana ranks 185th and South Sudan ranks 182nd of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 3 and South Sudan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.464 | 0.7254 | 0.2615 | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 1.34 | 1.26 | 0.0815 | Ghana |
| 2000s | 3.14 | 2.17 | 0.966 | Ghana |
| 2010s | 4.18 | 3.35 | 0.8298 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 4.61 | 4.75 | 0.1317 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher obesity in men vs obesity in women, Ghana or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 5.27 against 4.8 in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in obesity in men vs obesity in women between Ghana and South Sudan?
- 0.47, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Sudan?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and South Sudan rank globally for obesity in men vs obesity in women?
- Ghana ranks 185th and South Sudan ranks 182nd of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Obesity in men vs obesity in women. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.