South Korea vs Namibia: Obesity in men vs obesity in women
South Korea
10.43
in 2024
Namibia
10.76
in 2024
South Korea rank
141st
Namibia rank
139th
Obesity in men vs obesity in women over time
- South Korea
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 10.76 against 10.43 in South Korea, a difference of 0.33.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 141st and Namibia ranks 139th of 199 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.646 | 1.88 | 1.23 | Namibia |
| 1990s | 1.21 | 3.4 | 2.19 | Namibia |
| 2000s | 2.49 | 5.8 | 3.31 | Namibia |
| 2010s | 5.12 | 8.13 | 3.02 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 8.99 | 10.11 | 1.11 | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher obesity in men vs obesity in women, South Korea or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 10.76 against 10.43 in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in obesity in men vs obesity in women between South Korea and Namibia?
- 0.33, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Namibia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Namibia rank globally for obesity in men vs obesity in women?
- South Korea ranks 141st and Namibia ranks 139th 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.