South Africa vs Viet Nam: Overweight numbers among children under 5 years of age (thousands)
South Africa
757
in 2024
Viet Nam
741.6
in 2024
South Africa rank
8th
Viet Nam rank
9th
Overweight numbers among children under 5 years of age (thousands) over time
- South Africa
- Viet Nam
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 757 against 741.6 in Viet Nam, a difference of 15.4.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 8th and Viet Nam ranks 9th of 162 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 605.2 | 191.44 | 413.76 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 742.91 | 428.58 | 314.33 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 751.96 | 677.32 | 74.64 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher overweight numbers among children under 5 years of age (thousands), South Africa or Viet Nam?
- South Africa, at 757 against 741.6 in Viet Nam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in overweight numbers among children under 5 years of age (thousands) between South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 15.4, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Viet Nam rank globally for overweight numbers among children under 5 years of age (thousands)?
- South Africa ranks 8th and Viet Nam ranks 9th of 162 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Overweight numbers among children under 5 years of age (thousands), model-based estimates. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.