Central Africa (African Union) vs North Korea: Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25
Central Africa (African Union)
25.09
in 2022
North Korea
37.01
in 2022
Central Africa (African Union) rank
146th
North Korea rank
147th
Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time
- Central Africa (African Union)
- North Korea
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 37.01 against 25.09 in Central Africa (African Union), a difference of 11.92.
That makes North Korea's figure about 1.5 times Central Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, North Korea has been ahead every year.
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 146th and North Korea ranks 147th of 156 groups.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Africa (African Union) | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.08 | 21.12 | 5.04 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 21.27 | 29.55 | 8.27 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 24.52 | 35.97 | 11.45 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, Central Africa (African Union) or North Korea?
- North Korea, at 37.01 against 25.09 in Central Africa (African Union) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between Central Africa (African Union) and North Korea?
- 11.92, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and North Korea?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Central Africa (African Union) and North Korea rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
- Central Africa (African Union) ranks 146th and North Korea ranks 147th of 156 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 (Crude estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.