Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Vietnam
Vietnam: Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate was 9.25 % change on previous year in 2024. ▲ Rising
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Vietnam, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Vietnam recorded 9.25 % change on previous year for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Vietnam peaked at 12.66 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3.37 % change on previous year, in 1981.
That places Vietnam 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 44 years of available data.
Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 3.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1983 | 4.1 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 5.01 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 5.25 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 5.49 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 5.73 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 5.96 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 6.56 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 6.88 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 7.27 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 7.69 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 8.21 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 8.76 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 9.29 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 9.93 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 10.51 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 11.1 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 11.62 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 12.06 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 12.36 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 12.56 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 12.66 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 12.65 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 12.55 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 12.26 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 11.87 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 11.59 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 11.38 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 11.2 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 11.02 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 10.86 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 10.61 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 10.28 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 9.97 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 9.74 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 9.61 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 9.51 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 9.41 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 9.32 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 9.25 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.8 % change on previous year, 3.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 9.25 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.83 % change on previous year, 3.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.64 % change on previous year | 3.37 % change on previous year | 5.73 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 7.68 % change on previous year | 5.96 % change on previous year | 9.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.03 % change on previous year | 10.51 % change on previous year | 12.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.85 % change on previous year | 9.74 % change on previous year | 11.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.42 % change on previous year | 9.25 % change on previous year | 9.61 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More health data for Vietnam
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0536 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,132 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 27 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.12 % 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 0.0322 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.33 % 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 0.0357 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Vietnam?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate in Vietnam was 9.25 % 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 12.66 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.37 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Vietnam rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate?
- Vietnam ranks 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women, annual growth rate rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.