Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Sudan: Share of women who are overweight or obese
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
29.8%
in 2024
South Sudan
30.8%
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
186th
South Sudan rank
184th
Share of women who are overweight or obese over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 30.8% against 29.8% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 1.0%.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 186th and South Sudan ranks 184th of 199 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.0% | 11.5% | 5.5% | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 9.2% | 14.4% | 5.2% | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 14.7% | 19.1% | 4.4% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 21.9% | 25.0% | 3.1% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 28.1% | 29.6% | 1.5% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of women who are overweight or obese, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 30.8% against 29.8% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of women who are overweight or obese between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan?
- 1.0%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan rank globally for share of women who are overweight or obese?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 186th and South Sudan ranks 184th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of women who are overweight or obese. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
A person is defined as overweight if they have a body-mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 25. BMI is a person's weight in kilograms divided by his height in meters squared.