France vs South Africa: Share of men defined as overweight
France
42.5
in 2024
South Africa
37.59
in 2024
France rank
135th
South Africa rank
137th
Share of men defined as overweight over time
- France
- South Africa
How they compare
France currently reports 42.5 against 37.59 in South Africa, a difference of 4.91.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 135th and South Africa ranks 137th of 196 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 46.23 | 19.69 | 26.54 | France |
| 1990s | 46.73 | 28.41 | 18.32 | France |
| 2000s | 48.23 | 36.38 | 11.86 | France |
| 2010s | 46.46 | 38.43 | 8.03 | France |
| 2020s | 43.34 | 37.7 | 5.64 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men defined as overweight, France or South Africa?
- France, at 42.5 against 37.59 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men defined as overweight between France and South Africa?
- 4.91, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do France and South Africa rank globally for share of men defined as overweight?
- France ranks 135th and South Africa ranks 137th of 196 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.