In 2022, around 41 percent of South Koreans in their thirties were considered obese, meaning their body mass index (BMI) lay at 25 or over. People in their twenties registered an obesity rate close to 40 percent. Compared to the previous year, there was no clear trend of growth, with some age groups seeing an increase while others saw a decrease.
Obesity rate in South Korea from 2007 to 2022, by age group
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Obesity rate in South Korea from 2007 to 2022, by age group [Graph], Statistics Korea, January 2, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/644522/south-korea-obesity-rate-by-age-group/