South Africa vs South-eastern Asia (UNSDG): Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25
South Africa
55.05
in 2022
South-eastern Asia (UNSDG)
35.23
in 2022
South Africa rank
99th
South-eastern Asia (UNSDG) rank
100th
Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 over time
- South Africa
- South-eastern Asia (UNSDG)
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 55.05 against 35.23 in South-eastern Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 19.82.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times South-eastern Asia (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 99th and South-eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 100th of 193 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | South-eastern Asia (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.78 | 19.38 | 31.4 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 54.19 | 27.6 | 26.58 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 54.92 | 34.18 | 20.75 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25, South Africa or South-eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- South Africa, at 55.05 against 35.23 in South-eastern Asia (UNSDG) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25 between South Africa and South-eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- 19.82, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and South-eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and South-eastern Asia (UNSDG) rank globally for prevalence of overweight among adults, bmi ≥ 25?
- South Africa ranks 99th and South-eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 100th of 193 countries.
- 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.