Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was -0.1602 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Kuwait, 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 Kuwait is -0.1602 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 11.9% on the previous year and down 126.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 5.07 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -0.2146 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Kuwait ranks 189th 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 5.06 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 5.02 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1985 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 4.36 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2004 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2006 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2007 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2008 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 0.9386 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2012 | 0.8154 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 0.7022 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2014 | 0.5969 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 0.5082 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 0.4268 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 2017 | 0.217 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 2018 | -0.0285 % change on previous year | -113.1% |
| 2019 | -0.1432 % change on previous year | +402.0% |
| 2020 | -0.1892 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 2021 | -0.2146 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 2022 | -0.2115 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2023 | -0.1818 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2024 | -0.1602 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's -0.1602 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 % change on previous year. (66 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's -0.1602 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.908 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -402.0% | -0.0285 % change on previous year | -0.1432 % change on previous year |
| 2018 | -113.1% | 0.217 % change on previous year | -0.0285 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | -49.2% | 0.4268 % change on previous year | 0.217 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.85 % change on previous year | 4.49 % change on previous year | 5.07 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.74 % change on previous year | 3.21 % change on previous year | 4.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.03 % change on previous year | 1.16 % change on previous year | 3.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5105 % change on previous year | -0.1432 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1915 % change on previous year | -0.2146 % change on previous year | -0.1602 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 186 Palau 0.018 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Marshall Islands -0.0492 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Cyprus -0.0708 % change on previous year compare
- 190 Russia -0.171 % change on previous year compare
- 191 United Arab Emirates -0.1726 % change on previous year compare
- 192 Estonia -0.2493 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Kuwait
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9259 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.41 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 107 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9273 % 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 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6875 % 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 0.0272 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Kuwait?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Kuwait was -0.1602 % 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 5.07 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.2146 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Kuwait rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 189th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 126.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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- Obesity in men vs obesity in women Our World in Data
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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.