Japan - Obesity Prevalence
Since 2014, Japan Obesity Prevalence increased 1.5points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 16 comparing other countries in Obesity Prevalence at 4.2 Percent of Persons Aged 15+. United States topped the ranking with 40.8 Percent of Persons Aged 15+ in 2019, that is an increase of 0.7points compared to 2018. Mexico, New Zealand and Canada respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. South Korea witnessed the best average annual growth at +6.2points per year, while Iceland recorded the worst performance at -2points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4.20 |
| 2018 | 4.10 |
| 2017 | 4.10 |
| 2016 | 4.20 |
| 2015 | 3.70 |
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How does Japan rank in Obesity Prevalence?
| # | 16 Countries | Percent of Persons Aged 15+ | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
United States
|
40.80 % | 2019 | +0.7 % | +1.3 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Mexico
|
33.30 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 15 |
#15
South Korea
|
5.80 % | 2019 | +1.8 % | +6.2 % | View data | |
| 16 |
#16
Japan
|
4.20 % | 2019 | +2.4 % | +1.5 % | View data | |