Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Japan
Japan: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was 4.61 % change on previous year in 2024. ▼ Falling
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Japan, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Japan recorded 4.61 % change on previous year for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 5.87 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, 4.14 % change on previous year, in 2012.
That places Japan 43rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 44 years of available data.
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Japan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 5.74 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 5.76 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 5.75 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 5.76 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 5.82 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 5.77 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 5.58 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 5.46 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 5.13 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 5.28 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 5.48 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 5.69 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 5.82 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 5.87 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 5.75 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 5.71 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 5.58 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 4.55 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2011 | 4.26 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 4.23 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 4.34 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 4.51 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 4.53 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 4.57 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 4.61 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 4.61 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 % change on previous year, 4.0× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Japan's 4.61 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.83 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.75 % change on previous year | 5.69 % change on previous year | 5.82 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.33 % change on previous year | 5.07 % change on previous year | 5.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.59 % change on previous year | 4.97 % change on previous year | 5.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.34 % change on previous year | 4.14 % change on previous year | 4.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.54 % change on previous year | 4.48 % change on previous year | 4.61 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 40 Congo 4.82 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Philippines 4.72 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Benin 4.62 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Bangladesh 4.57 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Maldives 4.56 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Eswatini 4.48 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Japan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.73 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2774 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 178 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0155 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0163 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Japan?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Japan was 4.61 % 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.87 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.14 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Japan rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- Japan ranks 43rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Japan 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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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.
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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.