Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in United States
United States: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was 0.4738 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in United States, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in United States stood at 0.4738 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in United States peaked at 4.75 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.4737 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places United States 176th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 4.61 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1986 | 4.55 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 4.53 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 4.61 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 4.68 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 4.69 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 4.7 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2012 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 2013 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 0.9918 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 0.8814 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2018 | 0.7455 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2019 | 0.6323 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 2020 | 0.5552 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 0.5135 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 0.4737 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2023 | 0.474 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 0.4738 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 0.4738 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.14 % change on previous year, 41% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.62 % change on previous year | 4.52 % change on previous year | 4.75 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 4.6 % change on previous year | 4.37 % change on previous year | 4.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.38 % change on previous year | 2.14 % change on previous year | 4.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.13 % change on previous year | 0.6323 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4981 % change on previous year | 0.4737 % change on previous year | 0.5552 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 173 Libya 0.5436 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Canada 0.5354 % change on previous year compare
- 175 South Africa 0.4813 % change on previous year compare
- 177 United Kingdom 0.4685 % change on previous year compare
- 178 American Samoa 0.3449 % change on previous year compare
- 179 Lithuania 0.308 % change on previous year compare
More health data for United States
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1867 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 4,015 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2023)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.056 % 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 0.0261 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1919 % 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 0.0274 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in United States?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in United States was 0.4738 % 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 4.75 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4737 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does United States rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- United States ranks 176th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.