Indonesia vs North Korea: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
Indonesia
11.8%
in 2024
North Korea
12.0%
in 2024
Indonesia rank
162nd
North Korea rank
161st
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- Indonesia
- North Korea
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 12.0% against 11.8% in Indonesia, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, North Korea has been ahead every year.
Indonesia ranks 162nd and North Korea ranks 161st of 199 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% | North Korea |
| 1990s | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | North Korea |
| 2000s | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | North Korea |
| 2010s | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | North Korea |
| 2020s | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.4% | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, Indonesia or North Korea?
- North Korea, at 12.0% against 11.8% in Indonesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between Indonesia and North Korea?
- 0.2%, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and North Korea?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Indonesia and North Korea rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- Indonesia ranks 162nd and North Korea ranks 161st of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – 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.