Soweto has a obesity rate value of 28.0%. Adult obesity prevalence estimate.
What this means
Lower values are generally better for this metric. STATLAS shows source names, update dates, and related places so the number is easy to verify and compare.
FAQs
What is Soweto's obesity rate?
Soweto, South Africa has a obesity rate value of 28.0% in 2026. STATLAS shows this value with source attribution and update history so it can be compared against related places.
Is Soweto strong for obesity rate?
Soweto's current obesity rate value is 28.0%, which reads as high. For Obesity Rate, lower values are generally stronger, so the direction of the number matters as much as the value itself.
How does Soweto compare to other cities in South Africa?
Soweto's obesity rate value is 28.0% for 2026. Compare that value with other cities in South Africa and with global city profiles because lower values are generally stronger for this metric.
When was Soweto obesity rate data updated?
Soweto's obesity rate value of 28.0% is marked for 2026 and was last updated on 2026-05-27. STATLAS keeps this date visible next to the source record.
What source is used for Soweto obesity rate?
Soweto's obesity rate value of 28.0% uses WHO Global Health Observatory as the displayed source family. The metric description is: Adult obesity prevalence estimate.