(SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion vs South Africa: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30
(SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion
24.33
in 2022
South Africa
30.82
in 2022
(SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion rank
52nd
South Africa rank
50th
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time
- (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 30.82 against 24.33 in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion, a difference of 6.49.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
(SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion ranks 52nd 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 | (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.91 | 25.49 | 9.58 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 20.58 | 29.12 | 8.54 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 23.82 | 30.57 | 6.75 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 30.82 against 24.33 in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion and South Africa?
- 6.49, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
- (SDGRC) ESCWA_Maghreb subregion ranks 52nd 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.