In 2023, around 45.6 percent of Korean men and 27.8 percent of women were considered obese. Obesity was classified as having a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or over. While the obesity rate for men has been steadily increasing, there was a large jump from 41.8 to 48 percent between 2019 and 2020. The obesity rate for women has fluctuated, but generally stays at around a quarter of Korean women.
Obesity rate in South Korea from 2013 to 2023, by gender
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Statistics Korea. (January 8, 2025). Obesity rate in South Korea from 2013 to 2023, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 10, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/644506/south-korea-obesity-rate-by-gender/
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