Republic of Korea vs Somalia: Share of adults who are overweight
Republic of Korea
36.69
in 2024
Somalia
35.51
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
155th
Somalia rank
158th
Share of adults who are overweight over time
- Republic of Korea
- Somalia
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 36.69 against 35.51 in Somalia, a difference of 1.18.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 155th and Somalia ranks 158th of 196 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19.61 | 12.24 | 7.37 | Republic of Korea |
| 1990s | 24.65 | 16.2 | 8.45 | Republic of Korea |
| 2000s | 29.02 | 21.84 | 7.17 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 32.29 | 28.53 | 3.75 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 35.67 | 34.01 | 1.66 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of adults who are overweight, Republic of Korea or Somalia?
- Republic of Korea, at 36.69 against 35.51 in Somalia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of adults who are overweight between Republic of Korea and Somalia?
- 1.18, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Somalia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and Somalia rank globally for share of adults who are overweight?
- Republic of Korea ranks 155th and Somalia ranks 158th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of adults who are overweight. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.