China vs Thailand: Share of men defined as overweight
China
44.92
in 2024
Thailand
43.4
in 2024
China rank
132nd
Thailand rank
135th
Share of men defined as overweight over time
- China
- Thailand
How they compare
China currently reports 44.92 against 43.4 in Thailand, a difference of 1.52.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Thailand ahead.
China ranks 132nd and Thailand ranks 135th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Thailand in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.38 | 9.65 | 2.27 | Thailand |
| 1990s | 14.55 | 14.86 | 0.3062 | Thailand |
| 2000s | 23.05 | 21.77 | 1.29 | China |
| 2010s | 33.26 | 31.47 | 1.79 | China |
| 2020s | 42.43 | 40.74 | 1.7 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men defined as overweight, China or Thailand?
- China, at 44.92 against 43.4 in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men defined as overweight between China and Thailand?
- 1.52, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Thailand?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do China and Thailand rank globally for share of men defined as overweight?
- China ranks 132nd and Thailand ranks 135th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of men defined as overweight. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.