South Africa vs Thailand: Children moderately or severely overweight
South Africa
757
in 2024
Thailand
299.8
in 2024
South Africa rank
6th
Thailand rank
22nd
Children moderately or severely overweight over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 757 against 299.8 in Thailand, a difference of 457.2.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.5 times Thailand's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 6th and Thailand ranks 22nd of 148 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 605.2 | 340.52 | 264.68 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 742.91 | 369.89 | 373.02 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 751.96 | 316.9 | 435.06 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher children moderately or severely overweight, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 757 against 299.8 in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in children moderately or severely overweight between South Africa and Thailand?
- 457.2, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for children moderately or severely overweight?
- South Africa ranks 6th and Thailand ranks 22nd of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Children moderately or severely overweight (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.