Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in France
France: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was -1.37 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in France, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in France is -1.37 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and down 47.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in France peaked at 2.33 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -1.45 % change on previous year, in 2019.
France ranks 197th of 199 countries on this measure, 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 France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0.2041 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0.2514 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1983 | 0.3117 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 1984 | 0.3572 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 1985 | 0.373 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 0.3939 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 0.4425 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1988 | 0.5491 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 1989 | 0.6959 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1990 | 0.8425 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
| 1991 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 1992 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 1993 | 1.51 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1994 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1995 | 2 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 1996 | 2.18 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 2.31 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2006 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 2007 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 0.8223 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2009 | 0.3959 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 2010 | -0.0324 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
| 2011 | -0.4016 % change on previous year | +1139.4% |
| 2012 | -0.6873 % change on previous year | +71.2% |
| 2013 | -0.8288 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 2014 | -0.9348 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 2015 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2016 | -1.13 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2017 | -1.26 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2018 | -1.42 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 2019 | -1.45 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2020 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2021 | -1.43 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2022 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2023 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2024 | -1.37 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3976 % change on previous year | 0.2041 % change on previous year | 0.6959 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.75 % change on previous year | 0.8425 % change on previous year | 2.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.62 % change on previous year | 0.3959 % change on previous year | 2.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.9159 % change on previous year | -1.45 % change on previous year | -0.0324 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.41 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year | -1.37 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in France?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in France was -1.37 % 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.33 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.45 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does France rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 197th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.