1 out of 3 S. Koreans obese, highest among men in 30s, 40s: data (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea's obesity rate reached 34.4% in 2024, with men in their 30s and 40s showing the highest rates above 50%.

• One out of three South Koreans was obese in 2024, with 34.4% obesity rate for those aged 19 or older
• Men in their 30s and 40s had obesity rates of 53.1% and 50.3% respectively, higher than women's rates
• Obesity rates among men decreased with age while women's rates increased after 70