Caribbean (UNSDG) vs South Africa: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30
Caribbean (UNSDG)
24.41
in 2022
South Africa
30.82
in 2022
Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
48th
South Africa rank
50th
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time
- Caribbean (UNSDG)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 30.82 against 24.41 in Caribbean (UNSDG), a difference of 6.41.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Caribbean (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 50th of 156 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Caribbean (UNSDG) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.67 | 25.49 | 9.82 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 20.57 | 29.12 | 8.55 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 23.86 | 30.57 | 6.71 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, Caribbean (UNSDG) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 30.82 against 24.41 in Caribbean (UNSDG) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between Caribbean (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 6.41, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Caribbean (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Caribbean (UNSDG) and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
- Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 50th of 156 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 (Age-standardized estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.