China vs South Sudan: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
China
9.3%
in 2024
South Sudan
8.9%
in 2024
China rank
177th
South Sudan rank
179th
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- China
- South Sudan
How they compare
China currently reports 9.3% against 8.9% in South Sudan, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was South Sudan ahead.
China ranks 177th and South Sudan ranks 179th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.0% | 1.5% | 0.4% | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 5.3% | 6.0% | 0.7% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 8.3% | 8.2% | 0.1% | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, China or South Sudan?
- China, at 9.3% against 8.9% in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between China and South Sudan?
- 0.4%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Sudan?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do China and South Sudan rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- China ranks 177th and South Sudan ranks 179th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Prevalence rate of obesity in adults. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Estimated prevalence of obesity in adults, based on general population surveys and statistical modeling. Obesity is a risk factor for chronic complications, including cardiovascular disease, and premature death.