Obesity rates among middle and high schoolers South Korea 2013-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 1, 2024

According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2023, around 10.4 percent of middle school and 13.7 percent of high school students were obese. Obesity rates among both groups have roughly doubled over the past decade.

Obesity rates among middle and high school students in South Korea from 2013 to 2023

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

May 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

2013 to 2023

Number of respondents

51,467 students

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Respondents count by year was as follows:
2013: 70,354
2014: 69,959
2015: 66,068
2016: 63,741
2017: 60,392
2018: 58,336
2019: 55,748
2020: 53,534
2021: 53,445
2022: 50,455
2023: 51,467

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Weight and related issues in South Korea "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Weight and related issues in South Korea

Overview

7

Obesity

5

Dieting and weight loss

5

Weight patients

6

Associated medical risks

6

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Topics

Weight and related issues in South KoreaObesity in the United StatesObesity worldwideObesity in CanadaHealthcare in South Korea
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.