ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) vs South Africa: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30
ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE)
24.36
in 2022
South Africa
30.82
in 2022
ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) rank
51st
South Africa rank
50th
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time
- ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 30.82 against 24.36 in ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE), a difference of 6.46.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) ranks 51st 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 | ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.47 | 25.49 | 6.02 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 21.86 | 29.12 | 7.26 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 23.98 | 30.57 | 6.59 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 30.82 against 24.36 in ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) and South Africa?
- 6.46, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
- ESCAP_Pacific island developing economies (PIDE) ranks 51st 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.