Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Cameroon
Cameroon: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was 2.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Cameroon, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 2.58 % change on previous year for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Cameroon peaked at 8.97 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.42 % change on previous year, in 2014.
Cameroon ranks 106th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 8.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 8.29 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 8.41 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 8.52 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 8.6 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 8.7 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 8.79 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 8.87 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 8.94 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 8.97 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 8.95 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 8.93 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 8.87 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 8.8 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 8.68 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 8.59 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 8.52 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 8.4 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 8.22 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 7.98 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 7.65 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 7.31 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 5.84 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2007 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 2009 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 2010 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 2011 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 2012 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2013 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 1.62 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 1.74 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 2.05 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2021 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.59 % change on previous year | 8.15 % change on previous year | 8.94 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 8.69 % change on previous year | 8.22 % change on previous year | 8.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.9 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 7.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8 % change on previous year | 1.42 % change on previous year | 2.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.44 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 103 Chile 2.68 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Tajikistan 2.66 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Dominican Republic 2.66 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Antigua and Barbuda 2.48 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Honduras 2.48 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Bermuda 2.47 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Cameroon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7821 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 786.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,841 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate 2.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0542 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.0455 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Cameroon?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Cameroon was 2.58 % 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 8.97 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.42 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Cameroon rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- Cameroon ranks 106th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.