South Africa vs Yemen: Share of men defined as overweight
South Africa
37.59
in 2024
Yemen
34.1
in 2024
South Africa rank
137th
Yemen rank
140th
Share of men defined as overweight over time
- South Africa
- Yemen
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37.59 against 34.1 in Yemen, a difference of 3.49.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Yemen's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Yemen ahead.
South Africa ranks 137th and Yemen ranks 140th of 196 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19.69 | 19.69 | 0.0022 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 28.41 | 22.32 | 6.09 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 36.38 | 25.48 | 10.89 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 38.43 | 29.86 | 8.56 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 37.7 | 33.23 | 4.47 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of men defined as overweight, South Africa or Yemen?
- South Africa, at 37.59 against 34.1 in Yemen as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of men defined as overweight between South Africa and Yemen?
- 3.49, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Yemen?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Yemen rank globally for share of men defined as overweight?
- South Africa ranks 137th and Yemen ranks 140th 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.