Prevalence of overweight (% of adults) for Kenya



Indicator Definition:
Prevalence of overweight adults is the percentage of adults ages 18 and over whose Body Mass Index (BMI) is more than 25 kg/m2. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height, or the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters.

The indicator "Prevalence of overweight (% of adults)" stands at 33.71 as of 12/31/2022, the highest value at least since 12/31/1991, the period currently displayed.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 2.49 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is 2.49.
The 3 year change in percent is 7.73.
The 5 year change in percent is 13.35.
The 10 year change in percent is 29.60.

The Serie's long term average value is 21.81. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2022, is 54.54 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.
The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1990, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2022, is +194.41%.
The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2022, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2022, is 0.0%.

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