Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was 0.4813 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Africa, 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 South Africa is 0.4813 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 205.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 8.68 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -0.4544 % change on previous year, in 2014.
South Africa ranks 175th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 8.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 8.59 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 8.65 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 8.68 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 8.67 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 8.68 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 8.66 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1988 | 8.6 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 8.51 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 8.37 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 8.2 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 7.97 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 7.69 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 7.44 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 7.16 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 6.59 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 5.93 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 2000 | 5.57 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 2007 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2008 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2009 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 2010 | 0.6628 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1858 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 2012 | -0.1772 % change on previous year | -195.4% |
| 2013 | -0.3791 % change on previous year | +113.9% |
| 2014 | -0.4544 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 2015 | -0.4204 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2016 | -0.333 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 2017 | -0.2202 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2018 | -0.1135 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 2019 | 0.0189 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 2020 | 0.1683 % change on previous year | +788.7% |
| 2021 | 0.2786 % change on previous year | +65.6% |
| 2022 | 0.3693 % change on previous year | +32.5% |
| 2023 | 0.4403 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 2024 | 0.4813 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.4813 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.8 % change on previous year, 17% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 0.4813 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.72 % change on previous year, 10% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +788.7% | 0.0189 % change on previous year | 0.1683 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | -195.4% | 0.1858 % change on previous year | -0.1772 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | +116.7% | -0.1135 % change on previous year | 0.0189 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | -113.9% | -0.1772 % change on previous year | -0.3791 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | -72.0% | 0.6628 % change on previous year | 0.1858 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +65.6% | 0.1683 % change on previous year | 0.2786 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.61 % change on previous year | 8.48 % change on previous year | 8.68 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 7.25 % change on previous year | 5.93 % change on previous year | 8.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.71 % change on previous year | 1.28 % change on previous year | 5.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.123 % change on previous year | -0.4544 % change on previous year | 0.6628 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3475 % change on previous year | 0.1683 % change on previous year | 0.4813 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 172 Bahrain 0.5642 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Libya 0.5436 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Canada 0.5354 % change on previous year compare
- 176 United States of America 0.4738 % change on previous year compare
- 177 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0.4685 % change on previous year compare
- 178 American Samoa 0.3449 % change on previous year compare
More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % 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 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Africa was 0.4813 % 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.68 % change on previous year in 1984.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.4544 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 175th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.