Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was 5.59 % change on previous year in 2024. ▼ Falling
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 5.59 % change on previous year for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 5.88 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, 3.88 % change on previous year, in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 27th of 199 countries on this measure, 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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 4.76 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 4.98 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 5.34 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 5.56 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 5.77 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 5.78 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 5.81 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 5.79 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 5.81 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 5.85 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 5.88 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 5.87 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 5.86 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 5.82 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 5.61 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 5 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 4.54 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 4.31 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 4.04 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 4.22 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 4.41 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 4.76 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 4.98 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 5.32 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 5.43 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 5.52 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 5.59 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 5.59 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.59 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 5.59 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.72 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.25 % change on previous year | 4.51 % change on previous year | 5.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.83 % change on previous year | 5.78 % change on previous year | 5.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.18 % change on previous year | 4.31 % change on previous year | 5.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.28 % change on previous year | 3.88 % change on previous year | 4.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.41 % change on previous year | 5.18 % change on previous year | 5.59 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 24 Cambodia 5.91 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Senegal 5.88 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Laos 5.67 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Mozambique 5.54 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Sri Lanka 5.53 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Central African Republic 5.49 % change on previous year compare
More health data for South Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12,029 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 57 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0637 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0654 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in South Sudan was 5.59 % 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.88 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.88 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 27th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.