French Polynesia vs United States: Share of men defined as obese
French Polynesia
47.45
in 2024
United States
39.57
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
9th
United States rank
10th
Share of men defined as obese over time
- French Polynesia
- United States
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 47.45 against 39.57 in United States, a difference of 7.88.
That makes French Polynesia's figure about 1.2 times United States's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, French Polynesia has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 9th and United States ranks 10th of 199 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 27.97 | 13.01 | 14.97 | French Polynesia |
| 1990s | 34.23 | 20.43 | 13.81 | French Polynesia |
| 2000s | 38.23 | 30.43 | 7.81 | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 42.66 | 37.06 | 5.6 | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 46.37 | 39.19 | 7.17 | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men defined as obese, French Polynesia or United States?
- French Polynesia, at 47.45 against 39.57 in United States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men defined as obese between French Polynesia and United States?
- 7.88, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and United States?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and United States rank globally for share of men defined as obese?
- French Polynesia ranks 9th and United States ranks 10th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of men defined as obese. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.