South Africa vs Switzerland: Share of men defined as obese
South Africa
14.51
in 2024
Switzerland
13.59
in 2024
South Africa rank
126th
Switzerland rank
129th
Share of men defined as obese over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.51 against 13.59 in Switzerland, a difference of 0.92.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 126th and Switzerland ranks 129th of 196 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.54 | 8.58 | 5.04 | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 7.63 | 9.27 | 1.63 | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 12.79 | 11.28 | 1.52 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 14.4 | 12.62 | 1.78 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 14.39 | 13.32 | 1.06 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men defined as obese, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 14.51 against 13.59 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men defined as obese between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 0.92, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for share of men defined as obese?
- South Africa ranks 126th and Switzerland ranks 129th of 196 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.