Gabon vs South Africa: Share of men defined as overweight
Gabon
36.49
in 2024
South Africa
37.59
in 2024
Gabon rank
138th
South Africa rank
137th
Share of men defined as overweight over time
- Gabon
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37.59 against 36.49 in Gabon, a difference of 1.1.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 138th and South Africa ranks 137th of 196 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.03 | 19.69 | 5.66 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 19.82 | 28.41 | 8.59 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 26.65 | 36.38 | 9.73 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 31.96 | 38.43 | 6.47 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 35.47 | 37.7 | 2.23 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men defined as overweight, Gabon or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 37.59 against 36.49 in Gabon as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men defined as overweight between Gabon and South Africa?
- 1.1, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and South Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Gabon and South Africa rank globally for share of men defined as overweight?
- Gabon ranks 138th 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.