ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) vs South Africa: Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25
ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)
35.3
in 2022
South Africa
55.05
in 2022
ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) rank
99th
South Africa rank
99th
Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time
- ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 55.05 against 35.3 in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA), a difference of 19.75.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) ranks 99th and South Africa ranks 99th of 156 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.07 | 50.78 | 31.71 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 27.68 | 54.19 | 26.51 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 34.26 | 54.92 | 20.67 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 55.05 against 35.3 in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) and South Africa?
- 19.75, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
- ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) ranks 99th and South Africa ranks 99th 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.