South Korea vs Switzerland: Share of men defined as overweight
South Korea
47.05
in 2024
Switzerland
47.3
in 2024
South Korea rank
128th
Switzerland rank
127th
Share of men defined as overweight over time
- South Korea
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 47.3 against 47.05 in South Korea, a difference of 0.25.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 128th and Switzerland ranks 127th of 199 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.91 | 45.57 | 28.66 | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 24.49 | 45.57 | 21.08 | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 32.33 | 48.09 | 15.76 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 38.89 | 49.02 | 10.13 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 45.23 | 47.68 | 2.46 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men defined as overweight, South Korea or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 47.3 against 47.05 in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men defined as overweight between South Korea and Switzerland?
- 0.25, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Switzerland?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Switzerland rank globally for share of men defined as overweight?
- South Korea ranks 128th and Switzerland ranks 127th 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.