Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Samoa
Samoa: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was 1.15 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Samoa, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Samoa recorded 1.15 % change on previous year for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Samoa peaked at 5.07 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, 1.13 % change on previous year, in 2019.
Samoa ranks 148th 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 Samoa, 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 | 4.99 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 4.18 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1989 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1993 | 3 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 2.55 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.65 % change on previous year | 3.96 % change on previous year | 5.07 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.85 % change on previous year | 2.26 % change on previous year | 3.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.9 % change on previous year | 1.67 % change on previous year | 2.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.27 % change on previous year | 1.13 % change on previous year | 1.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.14 % change on previous year | 1.14 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 145 Belgium 1.26 % change on previous year compare
- 146 French Polynesia 1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Oman 1.15 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Poland 1.14 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Switzerland 1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Saudi Arabia 0.9802 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Samoa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 708.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 17 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 0.2223 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0164 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 0.5599 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0164 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Samoa?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Samoa was 1.15 % 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 Samoa?
- 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 Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.13 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Samoa rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- Samoa ranks 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.