Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in American Samoa
American Samoa: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was 0.3449 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in American Samoa, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 0.3449 % change on previous year for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in American Samoa peaked at 3.69 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.3449 % change on previous year, in 2024.
That places American Samoa 178th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in American Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 3.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1986 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1987 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1988 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1989 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 1990 | 2 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1991 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1993 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1994 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1995 | 0.9361 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1996 | 0.7936 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1997 | 0.6719 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1998 | 0.5782 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 0.5029 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 0.4469 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2001 | 0.4087 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 0.3854 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 0.3799 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 0.3891 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 0.4022 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 0.4225 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 0.4451 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 0.4575 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 0.4607 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 0.4368 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 0.4176 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 0.3998 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 0.387 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 0.3749 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 0.3755 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 0.3794 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3809 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 0.3724 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 0.3699 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 0.3704 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 0.3709 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 0.3648 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 0.3569 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 0.3449 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.06 % change on previous year | 2.25 % change on previous year | 3.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.12 % change on previous year | 0.5029 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4198 % change on previous year | 0.3799 % change on previous year | 0.4607 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3894 % change on previous year | 0.3699 % change on previous year | 0.4368 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3616 % change on previous year | 0.3449 % change on previous year | 0.3709 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near American Samoa
- 175 South Africa 0.4813 % change on previous year compare
- 176 United States of America 0.4738 % change on previous year compare
- 177 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.4685 % change on previous year compare
- 179 Lithuania 0.308 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Belarus 0.2896 % change on previous year compare
- 181 Germany 0.1892 % change on previous year compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.86 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,150 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2011)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2011)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0045 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2011)
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 426 (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in American Samoa?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in American Samoa was 0.3449 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.69 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3449 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does American Samoa rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- American Samoa ranks 178th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in American Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this American Samoa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Obesity in men vs obesity in women. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Obesity in men vs. women World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Obesity in men vs obesity in women. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.