South-East Asia (WHO regions) vs Switzerland: Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30

South-East Asia (WHO regions)
7.6
in 2022
Switzerland
12.11
in 2022
South-East Asia (WHO regions) rank
150th
Switzerland rank
150th

Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 over time

  • South-East Asia (WHO regions)
  • Switzerland
2.557.51012.5199020062022

How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 12.11 against 7.6 in South-East Asia (WHO regions), a difference of 4.51.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.6 times South-East Asia (WHO regions)'s.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

South-East Asia (WHO regions) ranks 150th and Switzerland ranks 150th of 156 groups.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South-East Asia (WHO regions) Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 2.79 11.33 8.55 Switzerland
2010s 5.08 11.84 6.76 Switzerland
2020s 7.2 12.05 4.85 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30, South-East Asia (WHO regions) or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 12.11 against 7.6 in South-East Asia (WHO regions) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30 between South-East Asia (WHO regions) and Switzerland?
4.51, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South-East Asia (WHO regions) and Switzerland?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do South-East Asia (WHO regions) and Switzerland rank globally for prevalence of obesity among adults, bmi ≥ 30?
South-East Asia (WHO regions) ranks 150th and Switzerland ranks 150th 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.

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Indicator
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 (Age-standardized estimate)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
349 places, 9,955 data points, 1990–2022
Last refreshed