Obesity in men vs obesity in women in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Obesity in men vs obesity in women was 4.14 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.14
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
190th
of 199 countries
All-time high
4.14
in 2024
All-time low
0.5023
in 1980
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Obesity in men vs obesity in women in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1980–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for obesity in men vs obesity in women in Democratic Republic of Congo is 4.14, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, obesity in men vs obesity in women in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 4.14 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.5023, in 1980.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 190th 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 in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.5023 | — |
| 1981 | 0.5265 | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 0.5536 | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 0.5836 | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 0.6166 | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 0.6528 | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 0.6924 | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 0.7355 | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 0.7822 | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 0.8328 | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 0.8875 | +6.6% |
| 1991 | 0.9459 | +6.6% |
| 1992 | 1.01 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 1.07 | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 1.14 | +6.4% |
| 1995 | 1.22 | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 1.29 | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 1.38 | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 1.46 | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 1.56 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 1.65 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 1.75 | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 1.86 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 1.96 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 2.07 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 2.18 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 2.28 | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 2.39 | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 2.49 | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 2.58 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 2.66 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 2.74 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 2.82 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 2.89 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 2.97 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 3.05 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 3.14 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 3.23 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 3.33 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 3.44 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 3.56 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 3.69 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 3.83 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 3.98 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 4.14 | +4.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.14 is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.74, 72% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.14 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.34, 65% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.6478 | 0.5023 | 0.8328 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 0.8875 | 1.56 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.12 | 1.65 | 2.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 | 2.66 | 3.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.84 | 3.56 | 4.14 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 187 Madagascar 4.69 compare
- 188 Uganda 4.48 compare
- 189 Burkina Faso 4.42 compare
- 191 Cambodia 3.57 compare
- 192 Malawi 3.27 compare
- 193 Sierra Leone 3.01 compare
More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133,650 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 390 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0905 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is obesity in men vs obesity in women in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Obesity in men vs obesity in women in Democratic Republic of Congo was 4.14 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest obesity in men vs obesity in women recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 4.14 in 2024.
- What is the lowest obesity in men vs obesity in women recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5023 in 1980.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for obesity in men vs obesity in women?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 190th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is obesity in men vs obesity in women rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Obesity in men vs obesity in women. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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