South Korea vs Myanmar: Prevalence rate of obesity in adults
South Korea
8.4%
in 2024
Myanmar
8.1%
in 2024
South Korea rank
180th
Myanmar rank
182nd
Prevalence rate of obesity in adults over time
- South Korea
- Myanmar
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 8.4% against 8.1% in Myanmar, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Myanmar ahead.
South Korea ranks 180th and Myanmar ranks 182nd of 199 countries.
Myanmar has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Myanmar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | Myanmar |
| 1990s | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.6% | Myanmar |
| 2000s | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | Myanmar |
| 2010s | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | Myanmar |
| 2020s | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | Myanmar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence rate of obesity in adults, South Korea or Myanmar?
- South Korea, at 8.4% against 8.1% in Myanmar as of 2024.
- What is the difference in prevalence rate of obesity in adults between South Korea and Myanmar?
- 0.3%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Myanmar?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Myanmar rank globally for prevalence rate of obesity in adults?
- South Korea ranks 180th and Myanmar ranks 182nd 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.