Introduction
Obesity is a global health concern affecting millions of people worldwide, with some countries experiencing higher obesity rates than others. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the most obese countries are primarily located in the Pacific and the Middle East. The Pacific island nations of Nauru, Cook Islands, and Palau have the highest rates of obesity, with over 30% of their populations being classified as obese. In the Middle East, countries such as Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia also have high obesity rates, with over 25% of their populations being obese.
The high obesity rates in these countries can be attributed to a combination of factors, including changes in diet and lifestyle, as well as socioeconomic and cultural factors. The availability of cheap, processed foods and the adoption of sedentary lifestyles have contributed to the rise in obesity rates globally. In addition, cultural beliefs and practices around food and physical activity may also play a role in contributing to obesity rates in some countries.
Globally, the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled since 1980, with an estimated 1.9 billion adults being classified as overweight, and over 650 million of them being classified as obese. The global obesity prevalence average is around 13%, while the global median body mass index (BMI) is 24.1. The high rates of obesity can have significant health consequences, including an increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
There are also differences in obesity rates between men and women globally, with women having higher rates of obesity than men. In 2016, the global prevalence of obesity in women was 15%, while for men it was 11%. These differences can be influenced by a variety of factors, including cultural norms around body size and gender roles, as well as differences in diet and physical activity levels.
Obesity is not just a problem for adults, as children and adolescents are also at risk. In 2016, an estimated 41 million children under the age of five were classified as overweight or obese. Childhood obesity can have both immediate and long-term health consequences, including an increased risk of developing chronic diseases later in life.
Countries by Obesity
| # | Country | Prevalence of Obesity | Male Prevalence of Obesity | Female Prevalence of Obesity | Children Prevalence of Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauru | 61% | 58.7% | 63.3% | 64.9% |
| 2 | Palau | 55.3% | 51.8% | 58.8% | 63.5% |
| 3 | Marshall Islands | 52.9% | 48.4% | 57.3% | 59.2% |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 51.6% | 47% | 56.2% | 58.3% |
| 5 | Tonga | 48.2% | 41.4% | 54.5% | 58% |
| 6 | Samoa | 47.3% | 39.9% | 55% | 52.6% |
| 7 | Kiribati | 46% | 41.6% | 50.4% | 55.2% |
| 8 | Federated States of Micronesia | 45.8% | 40.1% | 51.5% | 51.3% |
| 9 | Kuwait | 37.9% | 33.3% | 45.6% | 42.4% |
| 10 | United States of America | 36.2% | 35.5% | 37% | 41.8% |
| 11 | Jordan | 35.5% | 28.2% | 43.1% | 31% |
| 12 | Saudi Arabia | 35.4% | 30.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| 13 | Qatar | 35.1% | 32.5% | 43.1% | 38.7% |
| 14 | Libya | 32.5% | 25% | 39.6% | 32.7% |
| 15 | Turkey | 32.1% | 24.4% | 39.2% | 29.5% |
| 16 | Egypt | 32% | 22.7% | 41.1% | 36.7% |
| 17 | Lebanon | 32% | 27.4% | 37% | 32.9% |
| 18 | United Arab Emirates | 31.7% | 27.5% | 41% | 35.8% |
| 19 | The Bahamas | 31.6% | 24.4% | 38.1% | 35.8% |
| 20 | New Zealand | 30.8% | 30.1% | 31.4% | 39.5% |
| 21 | Iraq | 30.4% | 23.4% | 37% | 32% |
| 22 | Fiji | 30.2% | 25.1% | 35.3% | 34.4% |
| 23 | Bahrain | 29.8% | 25.5% | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| 24 | Canada | 29.4% | 29.5% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 25 | Australia | 29% | 29.6% | 28.4% | 34.1% |
| 26 | Malta | 28.9% | 29.2% | 28.5% | 36.7% |
| 27 | Mexico | 28.9% | 24.3% | 32.8% | 35.4% |
| 28 | Argentina | 28.3% | 27.3% | 29% | 36.5% |
| 29 | South Africa | 28.3% | 15.4% | 39.6% | 24.7% |
| 30 | Chile | 28% | 24.9% | 31% | 35.4% |
| 31 | Dominica | 27.9% | 19.9% | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 32 | Uruguay | 27.9% | 24.9% | 30.6% | 33.4% |
| 33 | Syria | 27.8% | 20.9% | 34.8% | 28.3% |
| 34 | United Kingdom | 27.8% | 26.9% | 28.6% | 31.1% |
| 35 | Dominican Republic | 27.6% | 21% | 34.1% | 32.8% |
| 36 | Algeria | 27.4% | 19.9% | 34.9% | 31% |
| 37 | Oman | 27% | 22.9% | 33.7% | 32.3% |
| 38 | Tunisia | 26.9% | 19.1% | 34.3% | 25% |
| 39 | Hungary | 26.4% | 28.2% | 24.6% | 28.4% |
| 40 | Suriname | 26.4% | 18.9% | 33.7% | 31.1% |
| 41 | Lithuania | 26.3% | 24.2% | 27.8% | 20.5% |
| 42 | Israel | 26.1% | 25.9% | 26.2% | 35% |
| 43 | Morocco | 26.1% | 19.4% | 32.2% | 27% |
| 44 | Iran | 25.8% | 19.3% | 32.2% | 25.6% |
| 45 | Costa Rica | 25.7% | 21.1% | 30.4% | 31.5% |
| 46 | Andorra | 25.6% | 25.9% | 25.3% | 35.8% |
| 47 | Venezuela | 25.6% | 22.4% | 28.6% | 34.1% |
| 48 | Ireland | 25.3% | 25.1% | 25.5% | 31% |
| 49 | Vanuatu | 25.2% | 20.2% | 30.1% | 30.6% |
| 50 | Bulgaria | 25% | 25.5% | 24.3% | 28.5% |
| 51 | Greece | 24.9% | 24.2% | 25.4% | 37.3% |
| 52 | Jamaica | 24.7% | 15.3% | 33.4% | 29.8% |
| 53 | Cuba | 24.6% | 18.9% | 30.3% | 30% |
| 54 | El Salvador | 24.6% | 18.9% | 28.9% | 30.4% |
| 55 | Belarus | 24.5% | 22.1% | 26.3% | 22.7% |
| 56 | Croatia | 24.4% | 24.1% | 24.5% | 27.7% |
| 57 | Belize | 24.1% | 16.5% | 31.5% | 28.5% |
| 58 | Ukraine | 24.1% | 22% | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| 59 | Spain | 23.8% | 24.6% | 22.8% | 34.1% |
| 60 | Nicaragua | 23.7% | 17.9% | 29% | 29.3% |
| 61 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 23.7% | 16.6% | 31% | 28.9% |
| 62 | Latvia | 23.6% | 21.6% | 25.1% | 21.5% |
| 63 | Montenegro | 23.3% | 23.3% | 23.1% | 24.9% |
| 64 | Barbados | 23.1% | 14.7% | 31.3% | 27.6% |
| 65 | Norway | 23.1% | 23.6% | 22.5% | 27.4% |
| 66 | Poland | 23.1% | 23.7% | 22.2% | 25.7% |
| 67 | Russia | 23.1% | 18.1% | 26.9% | 21.3% |
| 68 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 22.9% | 15.3% | 30.1% | 27.9% |
| 69 | Haiti | 22.7% | 17.9% | 26.9% | 27.6% |
| 70 | Panama | 22.7% | 17.8% | 27.6% | 29.4% |
| 71 | Luxembourg | 22.6% | 24.5% | 20.7% | 26.1% |
| 72 | Romania | 22.5% | 23.4% | 21.6% | 24.5% |
| 73 | Solomon Islands | 22.5% | 17.9% | 27.1% | 23.1% |
| 74 | Republic of Macedonia | 22.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | |
| 75 | Colombia | 22.3% | 17.6% | 26.6% | 24.3% |
| 76 | Germany | 22.3% | 24.2% | 20.4% | 26.4% |
| 77 | Finland | 22.2% | 23.7% | 20.6% | 26.8% |
| 78 | Belgium | 22.1% | 23.1% | 21% | 24% |
| 79 | Brazil | 22.1% | 18.5% | 25.4% | 28% |
| 80 | Iceland | 21.9% | 24.2% | 19.4% | 28.4% |
| 81 | Cyprus | 21.8% | 21.9% | 21.6% | 33.1% |
| 82 | Albania | 21.7% | 21.6% | 21.8% | 25% |
| 83 | Georgia | 21.7% | 19.2% | 23.8% | 20.1% |
| 84 | France | 21.6% | 22% | 21.1% | 30% |
| 85 | Serbia | 21.5% | 21.1% | 21.8% | 27.4% |
| 86 | Honduras | 21.4% | 15.6% | 26.9% | 27.3% |
| 87 | Grenada | 21.3% | 13.3% | 29% | 26.4% |
| 88 | Papua New Guinea | 21.3% | 16.6% | 25.8% | 31.7% |
| 89 | Estonia | 21.2% | 20.3% | 21.8% | 20.6% |
| 90 | Guatemala | 21.2% | 15.1% | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 91 | Kazakhstan | 21% | 18.9% | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| 92 | Portugal | 20.8% | 20.3% | 21.2% | 32.4% |
| 93 | Mongolia | 20.6% | 17.5% | 23.2% | 17.8% |
| 94 | Sweden | 20.6% | 23.1% | 18.1% | 23.7% |
| 95 | Slovakia | 20.5% | 21% | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| 96 | Netherlands | 20.4% | 20.8% | 20% | 24.7% |
| 97 | Paraguay | 20.3% | 17.1% | 23.4% | 27.9% |
| 98 | Armenia | 20.2% | 17.1% | 23% | 19.3% |
| 99 | Bolivia | 20.2% | 14.5% | 25.6% | 28.1% |
| 100 | Guyana | 20.2% | 12.7% | 27.1% | 24.9% |
| 101 | Slovenia | 20.2% | 19.4% | 21% | 27.3% |
| 102 | Austria | 20.1% | 21.9% | 18.3% | 26.5% |
| 103 | Azerbaijan | 19.9% | 15.8% | 23.6% | 18.8% |
| 104 | Ecuador | 19.9% | 14.9% | 24.7% | 28.3% |
| 105 | Italy | 19.9% | 20.1% | 19.5% | 36.8% |
| 106 | Denmark | 19.7% | 22.3% | 17% | 25% |
| 107 | Peru | 19.7% | 15.2% | 24.2% | 27% |
| 108 | Saint Lucia | 19.7% | 12% | 27% | 23.4% |
| 109 | Switzerland | 19.5% | 22.2% | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| 110 | Antigua and Barbuda | 18.9% | 11.6% | 25.9% | 26.7% |
| 111 | Botswana | 18.9% | 8.1% | 29.3% | 17.5% |
| 112 | Moldova | 18.9% | 16.2% | 21.1% | |
| 113 | Trinidad and Tobago | 18.6% | 10.8% | 26% | 24.9% |
| 114 | Turkmenistan | 18.6% | 15.9% | 20.9% | 18% |
| 115 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 17.9% | 17.1% | 18.4% | 21.4% |
| 116 | Namibia | 17.2% | 7.5% | 25.4% | 15.3% |
| 117 | Yemen | 17.1% | 12% | 22% | 20% |
| 118 | Kyrgyzstan | 16.6% | 14% | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| 119 | Lesotho | 16.6% | 4.6% | 26.7% | 15.3% |
| 120 | Uzbekistan | 16.6% | 13.8% | 19% | 16.6% |
| 121 | Eswatini | 16.5% | 5.4% | 26.2% | 16.6% |
| 122 | Malaysia | 15.6% | 13% | 17.9% | 26.5% |
| 123 | Zimbabwe | 15.5% | 4.7% | 25.3% | 14.5% |
| 124 | Gabon | 15% | 9.6% | 20.3% | 15.6% |
| 125 | Tajikistan | 14.2% | 11.6% | 16.7% | 14.8% |
| 126 | Brunei | 14.1% | 12.5% | 15.7% | 26.8% |
| 127 | Seychelles | 14% | 7.6% | 20.5% | 22.6% |
| 128 | Djibouti | 13.5% | 8.6% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| 129 | Mauritania | 12.7% | 6.6% | 18.5% | 13.2% |
| 130 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 12.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| 131 | Cameroon | 11.4% | 6.1% | 16.4% | 12.7% |
| 132 | Ghana | 10.9% | 4.5% | 16.6% | 10.7% |
| 133 | Mauritius | 10.8% | 5.6% | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| 134 | Ivory Coast | 10.3% | 5.8% | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 135 | The Gambia | 10.3% | 5.6% | 14.8% | 11.7% |
| 136 | Thailand | 10% | 7% | 12.7% | 22.1% |
| 137 | Liberia | 9.9% | 5.5% | 14.2% | 10.1% |
| 138 | Benin | 9.6% | 4.7% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| 139 | Guinea-Bissau | 9.5% | 5% | 13.7% | 10.9% |
| 140 | Nigeria | 8.9% | 4.6% | 13.1% | 8.4% |
| 141 | Senegal | 8.8% | 4% | 12.9% | 9.6% |
| 142 | Sierra Leone | 8.7% | 3.8% | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| 143 | Maldives | 8.6% | 5.8% | 11.4% | 16.9% |
| 144 | Mali | 8.6% | 4.6% | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| 145 | Pakistan | 8.6% | 6% | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 146 | Sudan | 8.6% | 3.8% | 12.4% | |
| 147 | Tanzania | 8.4% | 4% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| 148 | Togo | 8.4% | 3.9% | 12.5% | 10.3% |
| 149 | Somalia | 8.3% | 3.9% | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 150 | Angola | 8.2% | 4% | 12.1% | 11% |
| 151 | Zambia | 8.1% | 3.6% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| 152 | Equatorial Guinea | 8% | 3.8% | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| 153 | Comoros | 7.8% | 3.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 154 | Guinea | 7.7% | 3.7% | 11.5% | 9.5% |
| 155 | Central African Republic | 7.5% | 3.7% | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| 156 | Mozambique | 7.2% | 3.3% | 10.5% | 12.6% |
| 157 | Kenya | 7.1% | 2.8% | 11.1% | 11.3% |
| 158 | Indonesia | 6.9% | 4.8% | 8.9% | 15.4% |
| 159 | North Korea | 6.8% | 6.1% | 7.3% | |
| 160 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6.7% | 3.6% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 161 | Bhutan | 6.4% | 4.7% | 8.5% | 10.1% |
| 162 | Philippines | 6.4% | 5.2% | 7.5% | 12.8% |
| 163 | People's Republic of China | 6.2% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 28.5% |
| 164 | Chad | 6.1% | 3.1% | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| 165 | Singapore | 6.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 22.4% |
| 166 | Malawi | 5.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| 167 | Myanmar | 5.8% | 4% | 7.3% | 11.6% |
| 168 | Rwanda | 5.8% | 1.9% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 169 | Burkina Faso | 5.6% | 2.6% | 8.1% | 7.6% |
| 170 | Afghanistan | 5.5% | 3.2% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 171 | Niger | 5.5% | 2.5% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| 172 | Burundi | 5.4% | 2.1% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| 173 | Laos | 5.3% | 3.7% | 6.7% | 13.6% |
| 174 | Madagascar | 5.3% | 3% | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| 175 | Uganda | 5.3% | 1.8% | 8.6% | 10.3% |
| 176 | Sri Lanka | 5.2% | 2.9% | 7.3% | 12.9% |
| 177 | Eritrea | 5% | 2% | 7.6% | 10.8% |
| 178 | South Korea | 4.7% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 26.9% |
| 179 | Ethiopia | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| 180 | Japan | 4.3% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 14.2% |
| 181 | Nepal | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% | 7.5% |
| 182 | Cambodia | 3.9% | 2.7% | 4.8% | 11.3% |
| 183 | India | 3.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| 184 | East Timor | 3.8% | 2.6% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| 185 | Bangladesh | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5% | 9% |
Most Obese Countries
The ten most obese countries are Nauru, Palau, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati, Federated States of Micronesia, Kuwait, and the United States of America. Nauru is the most obese country in the world, with 61% of its population being obese. Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu follow as the second, third, and fourth most obese countries, with obesity prevalence rates of 55.3%, 52.9%, and 51.6%, respectively. Tonga and Samoa, the fifth and sixth most obese countries, have obesity rates of 48.2% and 47.3%, while Kiribati and Federated States of Micronesia have obesity rates of 46% and 45.8%, respectively, making them the seventh and eighth most obese countries in the world. Kuwait and the United States round out the top ten of the most obese countries, with obesity prevalence rates of 37.9% and 36.2%, respectively.
Most Obese Countries in the World
The ten most obese countries in the world are :
1. Nauru – 61%
2. Palau – 55.3%
3. Marshall Islands – 52.9%
4. Tuvalu – 51.6%
5. Tonga – 48.2%
6. Samoa – 47.3%
7. Kiribati – 46%
8. Federated States of Micronesia – 45.8%
9. Kuwait – 37.9%
10. United States of America – 36.2%
Top 10 Most Obese OECD Countries
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is an international organization founded in 1961 and comprising 38 member countries that promote economic growth, prosperity, and democracy. The organization includes countries in Europe (including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom), North and South America (including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile), Asia (including Japan and South Korea), and Oceania (including Australia and New Zealand). Below is the list of the ten most obese OECD countries.
Most Obese Country in the World
Nauru, with an obesity prevalence rate of 61%, is the most obese country in the world. The high prevalence of obesity in Nauru can be attributed to a variety of factors, including a lack of physical activity, a high intake of processed and unhealthy foods, and cultural attitudes toward body size. The country’s small size and remote location also make it difficult to access fresh, healthy foods. As a result, Nauru has struggled to address its obesity epidemic, and the government has launched several initiatives to encourage healthy lifestyle choices and improve access to healthy foods.
Least Obese Countries
The ten least obese countries are Bangladesh, East Timor, Cambodia, India, Nepal, Japan, Ethiopia, South Korea, Eritrea, and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh is the least obese country in the world, with 3.6% of its population being obese. East Timor follows closely behind as the second least obese country in the world, with 3.8% obesity prevalence. Cambodia and India tie at 3.9% obesity prevalence each, making them the third and fourth least obese countries in the world. Nepal, the fifth least obese country, has an obesity prevalence of 4.1%. The sixth least obese country is Japan, with an obesity prevalence of 4.3%. Ethiopia and South Korea, the seventh and eighth least obese countries, have 4.5% and 4.7% obesity prevalence, respectively. Eritrea has an obesity prevalence of 5%, making it the ninth least obese country, while Sri Lanka comes in as the tenth least obese country, with an obesity prevalence at 5.2%.
Least Obese Countries in the World
The 10 least obese countries in the world are :
1. Bangladesh – 3.6%
2. East Timor – 3.8%
3. Cambodia – 3.9%
4. India – 3.9%
5. Nepal – 4.1%
6. Japan – 4.3%
7. Ethiopia – 4.5%
8. South Korea – 4.7%
9. Eritrea – 5%
10. Sri Lanka – 5.2%
Least Obese Country in the World
Bangladesh is the least obese country in the world, with only 3.6% of its population being obese. This is significantly lower than the global average obesity prevalence of 13.2%. One of the reasons for this low rate of obesity could be attributed to the fact that Bangladesh is a developing country with a predominantly rural population that relies on traditional diets and lifestyles. The country’s staple food is rice, which is typically consumed with vegetables and fish, providing a low-fat, high-fiber diet. The government of Bangladesh has also taken steps to address the issue of obesity, such as promoting physical activity and healthy eating habits.
Source
The data used on our page comes from the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for international public health. The organization gathers data on various health indicators, including obesity prevalence, from countries around the world. The data is collected through various methods, such as surveys and research studies, and is then compiled into reports and databases that are publicly available.
The WHO is recognized as an authority on health-related issues, including obesity, due to its extensive research and data collection efforts, as well as its collaborations with governments and health organizations around the world. The organization works to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent the spread of non-communicable diseases, such as obesity, through various initiatives and programs.
Prevalence of Obesity by Country
Afghanistan
Prevalence of Obesity
5.5%
Ranked in the World
#170
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.2%
Ranked in the World
#168
Female Prevalence of Obesity
7.6%
Ranked in the World
#168
Children Prevalence of Obesity
9.4%
Ranked in the World
#176
Albania
Prevalence of Obesity
21.7%
Ranked in the World
#82
Male Prevalence of Obesity
21.6%
Ranked in the World
#61
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21.8%
Ranked in the World
#98
Children Prevalence of Obesity
25%
Ranked in the World
#89
Algeria
Prevalence of Obesity
27.4%
Ranked in the World
#36
Male Prevalence of Obesity
19.9%
Ranked in the World
#73
Female Prevalence of Obesity
34.9%
Ranked in the World
#25
Children Prevalence of Obesity
31%
Ranked in the World
#44
Andorra
Prevalence of Obesity
25.6%
Ranked in the World
#46
Male Prevalence of Obesity
25.9%
Ranked in the World
#23
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.3%
Ranked in the World
#78
Children Prevalence of Obesity
35.8%
Ranked in the World
#18
Angola
Prevalence of Obesity
8.2%
Ranked in the World
#150
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4%
Ranked in the World
#152
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.1%
Ranked in the World
#151
Children Prevalence of Obesity
11%
Ranked in the World
#155
Antigua and Barbuda
Prevalence of Obesity
18.9%
Ranked in the World
#110
Male Prevalence of Obesity
11.6%
Ranked in the World
#118
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.9%
Ranked in the World
#70
Children Prevalence of Obesity
26.7%
Ranked in the World
#81
Argentina
Prevalence of Obesity
28.3%
Ranked in the World
#28
Male Prevalence of Obesity
27.3%
Ranked in the World
#21
Female Prevalence of Obesity
29%
Ranked in the World
#47
Children Prevalence of Obesity
36.5%
Ranked in the World
#17
Armenia
Prevalence of Obesity
20.2%
Ranked in the World
#98
Male Prevalence of Obesity
17.1%
Ranked in the World
#92
Female Prevalence of Obesity
23%
Ranked in the World
#91
Children Prevalence of Obesity
19.3%
Ranked in the World
#118
Australia
Prevalence of Obesity
29%
Ranked in the World
#25
Male Prevalence of Obesity
29.6%
Ranked in the World
#14
Female Prevalence of Obesity
28.4%
Ranked in the World
#54
Children Prevalence of Obesity
34.1%
Ranked in the World
#27
Austria
Prevalence of Obesity
20.1%
Ranked in the World
#102
Male Prevalence of Obesity
21.9%
Ranked in the World
#59
Female Prevalence of Obesity
18.3%
Ranked in the World
#122
Children Prevalence of Obesity
26.5%
Ranked in the World
#82
Azerbaijan
Prevalence of Obesity
19.9%
Ranked in the World
#103
Male Prevalence of Obesity
15.8%
Ranked in the World
#100
Female Prevalence of Obesity
23.6%
Ranked in the World
#87
Children Prevalence of Obesity
18.8%
Ranked in the World
#119
Bahrain
Prevalence of Obesity
29.8%
Ranked in the World
#23
Male Prevalence of Obesity
25.5%
Ranked in the World
#25
Female Prevalence of Obesity
36.8%
Ranked in the World
#22
Children Prevalence of Obesity
35.3%
Ranked in the World
#24
Bangladesh
Prevalence of Obesity
3.6%
Ranked in the World
#185
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.3%
Ranked in the World
#179
Female Prevalence of Obesity
5%
Ranked in the World
#181
Children Prevalence of Obesity
9%
Ranked in the World
#177
Barbados
Prevalence of Obesity
23.1%
Ranked in the World
#64
Male Prevalence of Obesity
14.7%
Ranked in the World
#108
Female Prevalence of Obesity
31.3%
Ranked in the World
#37
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27.6%
Ranked in the World
#69
Belarus
Prevalence of Obesity
24.5%
Ranked in the World
#55
Male Prevalence of Obesity
22.1%
Ranked in the World
#56
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26.3%
Ranked in the World
#66
Children Prevalence of Obesity
22.7%
Ranked in the World
#104
Belgium
Prevalence of Obesity
22.1%
Ranked in the World
#78
Male Prevalence of Obesity
23.1%
Ranked in the World
#48
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21%
Ranked in the World
#106
Children Prevalence of Obesity
24%
Ranked in the World
#99
Belize
Prevalence of Obesity
24.1%
Ranked in the World
#57
Male Prevalence of Obesity
16.5%
Ranked in the World
#97
Female Prevalence of Obesity
31.5%
Ranked in the World
#35
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.5%
Ranked in the World
#57
Benin
Prevalence of Obesity
9.6%
Ranked in the World
#138
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.7%
Ranked in the World
#144
Female Prevalence of Obesity
14.2%
Ranked in the World
#136
Children Prevalence of Obesity
11.3%
Ranked in the World
#151
Bhutan
Prevalence of Obesity
6.4%
Ranked in the World
#161
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.7%
Ranked in the World
#145
Female Prevalence of Obesity
8.5%
Ranked in the World
#166
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.1%
Ranked in the World
#170
Bolivia
Prevalence of Obesity
20.2%
Ranked in the World
#99
Male Prevalence of Obesity
14.5%
Ranked in the World
#109
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.6%
Ranked in the World
#73
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.1%
Ranked in the World
#64
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prevalence of Obesity
17.9%
Ranked in the World
#115
Male Prevalence of Obesity
17.1%
Ranked in the World
#93
Female Prevalence of Obesity
18.4%
Ranked in the World
#121
Children Prevalence of Obesity
21.4%
Ranked in the World
#110
Botswana
Prevalence of Obesity
18.9%
Ranked in the World
#111
Male Prevalence of Obesity
8.1%
Ranked in the World
#123
Female Prevalence of Obesity
29.3%
Ranked in the World
#45
Children Prevalence of Obesity
17.5%
Ranked in the World
#122
Brazil
Prevalence of Obesity
22.1%
Ranked in the World
#79
Male Prevalence of Obesity
18.5%
Ranked in the World
#84
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.4%
Ranked in the World
#75
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28%
Ranked in the World
#65
Brunei
Prevalence of Obesity
14.1%
Ranked in the World
#126
Male Prevalence of Obesity
12.5%
Ranked in the World
#115
Female Prevalence of Obesity
15.7%
Ranked in the World
#132
Children Prevalence of Obesity
26.8%
Ranked in the World
#79
Bulgaria
Prevalence of Obesity
25%
Ranked in the World
#50
Male Prevalence of Obesity
25.5%
Ranked in the World
#26
Female Prevalence of Obesity
24.3%
Ranked in the World
#84
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.5%
Ranked in the World
#58
Burkina Faso
Prevalence of Obesity
5.6%
Ranked in the World
#169
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.6%
Ranked in the World
#176
Female Prevalence of Obesity
8.1%
Ranked in the World
#167
Children Prevalence of Obesity
7.6%
Ranked in the World
#182
Burundi
Prevalence of Obesity
5.4%
Ranked in the World
#172
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.1%
Ranked in the World
#181
Female Prevalence of Obesity
8.6%
Ranked in the World
#164
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.4%
Ranked in the World
#166
Cambodia
Prevalence of Obesity
3.9%
Ranked in the World
#182
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.7%
Ranked in the World
#173
Female Prevalence of Obesity
4.8%
Ranked in the World
#183
Children Prevalence of Obesity
11.3%
Ranked in the World
#152
Cameroon
Prevalence of Obesity
11.4%
Ranked in the World
#131
Male Prevalence of Obesity
6.1%
Ranked in the World
#129
Female Prevalence of Obesity
16.4%
Ranked in the World
#131
Children Prevalence of Obesity
12.7%
Ranked in the World
#143
Canada
Prevalence of Obesity
29.4%
Ranked in the World
#24
Male Prevalence of Obesity
29.5%
Ranked in the World
#15
Female Prevalence of Obesity
29.3%
Ranked in the World
#46
Children Prevalence of Obesity
32.1%
Ranked in the World
#38
Central African Republic
Prevalence of Obesity
7.5%
Ranked in the World
#155
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.7%
Ranked in the World
#161
Female Prevalence of Obesity
10.9%
Ranked in the World
#156
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.7%
Ranked in the World
#160
Chad
Prevalence of Obesity
6.1%
Ranked in the World
#164
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.1%
Ranked in the World
#169
Female Prevalence of Obesity
8.9%
Ranked in the World
#161
Children Prevalence of Obesity
8.7%
Ranked in the World
#178
Chile
Prevalence of Obesity
28%
Ranked in the World
#30
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.9%
Ranked in the World
#30
Female Prevalence of Obesity
31%
Ranked in the World
#38
Children Prevalence of Obesity
35.4%
Ranked in the World
#22
Colombia
Prevalence of Obesity
22.3%
Ranked in the World
#75
Male Prevalence of Obesity
17.6%
Ranked in the World
#90
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26.6%
Ranked in the World
#64
Children Prevalence of Obesity
24.3%
Ranked in the World
#98
Comoros
Prevalence of Obesity
7.8%
Ranked in the World
#153
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.3%
Ranked in the World
#166
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.2%
Ranked in the World
#150
Children Prevalence of Obesity
12.2%
Ranked in the World
#147
Costa Rica
Prevalence of Obesity
25.7%
Ranked in the World
#45
Male Prevalence of Obesity
21.1%
Ranked in the World
#63
Female Prevalence of Obesity
30.4%
Ranked in the World
#41
Children Prevalence of Obesity
31.5%
Ranked in the World
#41
Croatia
Prevalence of Obesity
24.4%
Ranked in the World
#56
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.1%
Ranked in the World
#41
Female Prevalence of Obesity
24.5%
Ranked in the World
#83
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27.7%
Ranked in the World
#68
Cuba
Prevalence of Obesity
24.6%
Ranked in the World
#53
Male Prevalence of Obesity
18.9%
Ranked in the World
#80
Female Prevalence of Obesity
30.3%
Ranked in the World
#42
Children Prevalence of Obesity
30%
Ranked in the World
#49
Cyprus
Prevalence of Obesity
21.8%
Ranked in the World
#81
Male Prevalence of Obesity
21.9%
Ranked in the World
#60
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21.6%
Ranked in the World
#101
Children Prevalence of Obesity
33.1%
Ranked in the World
#31
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Prevalence of Obesity
6.7%
Ranked in the World
#160
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.6%
Ranked in the World
#164
Female Prevalence of Obesity
9.7%
Ranked in the World
#158
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.2%
Ranked in the World
#169
Denmark
Prevalence of Obesity
19.7%
Ranked in the World
#106
Male Prevalence of Obesity
22.3%
Ranked in the World
#54
Female Prevalence of Obesity
17%
Ranked in the World
#126
Children Prevalence of Obesity
25%
Ranked in the World
#90
Djibouti
Prevalence of Obesity
13.5%
Ranked in the World
#128
Male Prevalence of Obesity
8.6%
Ranked in the World
#122
Female Prevalence of Obesity
18.3%
Ranked in the World
#123
Children Prevalence of Obesity
17.2%
Ranked in the World
#123
Dominica
Prevalence of Obesity
27.9%
Ranked in the World
#31
Male Prevalence of Obesity
19.9%
Ranked in the World
#74
Female Prevalence of Obesity
35.6%
Ranked in the World
#23
Children Prevalence of Obesity
32.6%
Ranked in the World
#35
Dominican Republic
Prevalence of Obesity
27.6%
Ranked in the World
#35
Male Prevalence of Obesity
21%
Ranked in the World
#65
Female Prevalence of Obesity
34.1%
Ranked in the World
#28
Children Prevalence of Obesity
32.8%
Ranked in the World
#33
East Timor
Prevalence of Obesity
3.8%
Ranked in the World
#184
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.6%
Ranked in the World
#177
Female Prevalence of Obesity
4.9%
Ranked in the World
#182
Children Prevalence of Obesity
12.5%
Ranked in the World
#146
Ecuador
Prevalence of Obesity
19.9%
Ranked in the World
#104
Male Prevalence of Obesity
14.9%
Ranked in the World
#107
Female Prevalence of Obesity
24.7%
Ranked in the World
#81
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.3%
Ranked in the World
#62
Egypt
Prevalence of Obesity
32%
Ranked in the World
#16
Male Prevalence of Obesity
22.7%
Ranked in the World
#51
Female Prevalence of Obesity
41.1%
Ranked in the World
#13
Children Prevalence of Obesity
36.7%
Ranked in the World
#15
Egypt is the sixteenth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 32%. The prevalence of obesity is higher among women (41.1%) than men (22.7%) and children (36.7%). Contributing factors include a high intake of energy-dense foods, limited access to healthy food options, and a sedentary lifestyle. The government has implemented measures to combat obesity, such as promoting physical activity, increasing awareness of healthy eating habits, and regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods to children.
El Salvador
Prevalence of Obesity
24.6%
Ranked in the World
#54
Male Prevalence of Obesity
18.9%
Ranked in the World
#81
Female Prevalence of Obesity
28.9%
Ranked in the World
#50
Children Prevalence of Obesity
30.4%
Ranked in the World
#48
Equatorial Guinea
Prevalence of Obesity
8%
Ranked in the World
#152
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.8%
Ranked in the World
#158
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.6%
Ranked in the World
#144
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.7%
Ranked in the World
#161
Eritrea
Prevalence of Obesity
5%
Ranked in the World
#177
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2%
Ranked in the World
#182
Female Prevalence of Obesity
7.6%
Ranked in the World
#169
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.8%
Ranked in the World
#157
Estonia
Prevalence of Obesity
21.2%
Ranked in the World
#89
Male Prevalence of Obesity
20.3%
Ranked in the World
#69
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21.8%
Ranked in the World
#99
Children Prevalence of Obesity
20.6%
Ranked in the World
#113
Eswatini
Prevalence of Obesity
16.5%
Ranked in the World
#121
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5.4%
Ranked in the World
#139
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26.2%
Ranked in the World
#67
Children Prevalence of Obesity
16.6%
Ranked in the World
#125
Ethiopia
Prevalence of Obesity
4.5%
Ranked in the World
#179
Male Prevalence of Obesity
1.9%
Ranked in the World
#183
Female Prevalence of Obesity
6.9%
Ranked in the World
#175
Children Prevalence of Obesity
8.6%
Ranked in the World
#179
Federated States of Micronesia
Prevalence of Obesity
45.8%
Ranked in the World
#8
Male Prevalence of Obesity
40.1%
Ranked in the World
#7
Female Prevalence of Obesity
51.5%
Ranked in the World
#7
Children Prevalence of Obesity
51.3%
Ranked in the World
#8
The Federated States of Micronesia is the eighth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 45.80%. Obesity is a major public health issue in the country, with high rates of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Obesity rates are higher among women (51.5%) than men (40.1%), and among children (51.3%). Factors contributing to the high obesity rate include a lack of physical activity, limited access to healthy food options, and the adoption of a Westernized diet (low in fruit and vegetables but high in fat and sodium). The government has implemented measures to combat obesity, including promoting physical activity, increasing awareness of healthy eating habits, and regulating the importation of unhealthy foods.
Fiji
Prevalence of Obesity
30.2%
Ranked in the World
#22
Male Prevalence of Obesity
25.1%
Ranked in the World
#27
Female Prevalence of Obesity
35.3%
Ranked in the World
#24
Children Prevalence of Obesity
34.4%
Ranked in the World
#26
Finland
Prevalence of Obesity
22.2%
Ranked in the World
#77
Male Prevalence of Obesity
23.7%
Ranked in the World
#42
Female Prevalence of Obesity
20.6%
Ranked in the World
#110
Children Prevalence of Obesity
26.8%
Ranked in the World
#80
France
Prevalence of Obesity
21.6%
Ranked in the World
#84
Male Prevalence of Obesity
22%
Ranked in the World
#57
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21.1%
Ranked in the World
#104
Children Prevalence of Obesity
30%
Ranked in the World
#50
France is the eighty-fourth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 21.60%. Obesity rates are higher among men (22%), compared to women (21.1%), obesity rates amongst children are 30%. Although the prevalence of obesity in France is relatively low, it has increased over the years due to changes in lifestyle and diet. The government has implemented measures such as promoting healthy eating habits and encouraging physical activity.
Gabon
Prevalence of Obesity
15%
Ranked in the World
#124
Male Prevalence of Obesity
9.6%
Ranked in the World
#121
Female Prevalence of Obesity
20.3%
Ranked in the World
#113
Children Prevalence of Obesity
15.6%
Ranked in the World
#128
Georgia
Prevalence of Obesity
21.7%
Ranked in the World
#83
Male Prevalence of Obesity
19.2%
Ranked in the World
#78
Female Prevalence of Obesity
23.8%
Ranked in the World
#86
Children Prevalence of Obesity
20.1%
Ranked in the World
#115
Germany
Prevalence of Obesity
22.3%
Ranked in the World
#76
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.2%
Ranked in the World
#37
Female Prevalence of Obesity
20.4%
Ranked in the World
#112
Children Prevalence of Obesity
26.4%
Ranked in the World
#84
Germany is the seventy-sixth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 22.30%. Obesity rates for men are 24.2%, for women 20.4%, and for children 26.4%. The prevalence of obesity has increased over the years due to factors such as urbanization, a shift towards a more sedentary lifestyle, and an increase in unhealthy eating habits. The government has implemented measures such as promoting healthy eating and physical activity and providing subsidies for healthy food options.
Ghana
Prevalence of Obesity
10.9%
Ranked in the World
#132
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.5%
Ranked in the World
#150
Female Prevalence of Obesity
16.6%
Ranked in the World
#130
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.7%
Ranked in the World
#162
Greece
Prevalence of Obesity
24.9%
Ranked in the World
#51
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.2%
Ranked in the World
#38
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.4%
Ranked in the World
#76
Children Prevalence of Obesity
37.3%
Ranked in the World
#13
Grenada
Prevalence of Obesity
21.3%
Ranked in the World
#87
Male Prevalence of Obesity
13.3%
Ranked in the World
#112
Female Prevalence of Obesity
29%
Ranked in the World
#48
Children Prevalence of Obesity
26.4%
Ranked in the World
#85
Guatemala
Prevalence of Obesity
21.2%
Ranked in the World
#90
Male Prevalence of Obesity
15.1%
Ranked in the World
#106
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26.4%
Ranked in the World
#65
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.6%
Ranked in the World
#56
Guinea
Prevalence of Obesity
7.7%
Ranked in the World
#154
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.7%
Ranked in the World
#162
Female Prevalence of Obesity
11.5%
Ranked in the World
#152
Children Prevalence of Obesity
9.5%
Ranked in the World
#175
Guinea-Bissau
Prevalence of Obesity
9.5%
Ranked in the World
#139
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5%
Ranked in the World
#141
Female Prevalence of Obesity
13.7%
Ranked in the World
#138
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.9%
Ranked in the World
#156
Guyana
Prevalence of Obesity
20.2%
Ranked in the World
#100
Male Prevalence of Obesity
12.7%
Ranked in the World
#114
Female Prevalence of Obesity
27.1%
Ranked in the World
#57
Children Prevalence of Obesity
24.9%
Ranked in the World
#92
Haiti
Prevalence of Obesity
22.7%
Ranked in the World
#69
Male Prevalence of Obesity
17.9%
Ranked in the World
#86
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26.9%
Ranked in the World
#60
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27.6%
Ranked in the World
#70
Honduras
Prevalence of Obesity
21.4%
Ranked in the World
#86
Male Prevalence of Obesity
15.6%
Ranked in the World
#101
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26.9%
Ranked in the World
#61
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27.3%
Ranked in the World
#74
Hungary
Prevalence of Obesity
26.4%
Ranked in the World
#39
Male Prevalence of Obesity
28.2%
Ranked in the World
#17
Female Prevalence of Obesity
24.6%
Ranked in the World
#82
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.4%
Ranked in the World
#60
Iceland
Prevalence of Obesity
21.9%
Ranked in the World
#80
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.2%
Ranked in the World
#39
Female Prevalence of Obesity
19.4%
Ranked in the World
#117
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.4%
Ranked in the World
#61
India
Prevalence of Obesity
3.9%
Ranked in the World
#183
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.7%
Ranked in the World
#174
Female Prevalence of Obesity
5.1%
Ranked in the World
#180
Children Prevalence of Obesity
6.8%
Ranked in the World
#184
Indonesia
Prevalence of Obesity
6.9%
Ranked in the World
#158
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.8%
Ranked in the World
#142
Female Prevalence of Obesity
8.9%
Ranked in the World
#162
Children Prevalence of Obesity
15.4%
Ranked in the World
#129
Iran
Prevalence of Obesity
25.8%
Ranked in the World
#44
Male Prevalence of Obesity
19.3%
Ranked in the World
#77
Female Prevalence of Obesity
32.2%
Ranked in the World
#33
Children Prevalence of Obesity
25.6%
Ranked in the World
#88
Iraq
Prevalence of Obesity
30.4%
Ranked in the World
#21
Male Prevalence of Obesity
23.4%
Ranked in the World
#45
Female Prevalence of Obesity
37%
Ranked in the World
#19
Children Prevalence of Obesity
32%
Ranked in the World
#39
Ireland
Prevalence of Obesity
25.3%
Ranked in the World
#48
Male Prevalence of Obesity
25.1%
Ranked in the World
#28
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.5%
Ranked in the World
#74
Children Prevalence of Obesity
31%
Ranked in the World
#45
Israel
Prevalence of Obesity
26.1%
Ranked in the World
#42
Male Prevalence of Obesity
25.9%
Ranked in the World
#24
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26.2%
Ranked in the World
#68
Children Prevalence of Obesity
35%
Ranked in the World
#25
Israel is the forty-second most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 26.1%. The prevalence of obesity among men is 25.9%, among women is 26.2%, and among children is 35%. The prevalence of obesity in Israel can be attributed to several factors, including unhealthy eating habits, sedentary lifestyles, and genetics. The government of Israel has implemented several measures to address this issue, such as promoting healthy eating and physical activity, regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods, and providing education on healthy lifestyle choices.
Italy
Prevalence of Obesity
19.9%
Ranked in the World
#105
Male Prevalence of Obesity
20.1%
Ranked in the World
#72
Female Prevalence of Obesity
19.5%
Ranked in the World
#116
Children Prevalence of Obesity
36.8%
Ranked in the World
#14
The obesity rate in Italy is 19.9%, making it the one-hundred-and-fifth most obese country in the world. Obesity rates among men is 20.1%, amongst women 19.5%, and amongst children 36.8%. These figures continue to rise, this increase in obesity has been linked to changing lifestyles and environmental factors such as urbanization and economic development which have led to a decrease in physical activity, an increase in sedentary lifestyles, and a shift towards processed foods. Additionally, cultural traditions such as eating large meals late at night can also lead to further weight gain. The Italian government has launched initiatives such as subsidized fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, alongside increased public education efforts on healthy dieting and exercise habits.
Ivory Coast
Prevalence of Obesity
10.3%
Ranked in the World
#134
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5.8%
Ranked in the World
#133
Female Prevalence of Obesity
15.2%
Ranked in the World
#134
Children Prevalence of Obesity
12.9%
Ranked in the World
#139
Jamaica
Prevalence of Obesity
24.7%
Ranked in the World
#52
Male Prevalence of Obesity
15.3%
Ranked in the World
#103
Female Prevalence of Obesity
33.4%
Ranked in the World
#31
Children Prevalence of Obesity
29.8%
Ranked in the World
#51
Japan
Prevalence of Obesity
4.3%
Ranked in the World
#180
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.8%
Ranked in the World
#143
Female Prevalence of Obesity
3.7%
Ranked in the World
#185
Children Prevalence of Obesity
14.2%
Ranked in the World
#135
Jordan
Prevalence of Obesity
35.5%
Ranked in the World
#11
Male Prevalence of Obesity
28.2%
Ranked in the World
#18
Female Prevalence of Obesity
43.1%
Ranked in the World
#10
Children Prevalence of Obesity
31%
Ranked in the World
#46
Kazakhstan
Prevalence of Obesity
21%
Ranked in the World
#91
Male Prevalence of Obesity
18.9%
Ranked in the World
#82
Female Prevalence of Obesity
22.7%
Ranked in the World
#93
Children Prevalence of Obesity
19.7%
Ranked in the World
#117
Kenya
Prevalence of Obesity
7.1%
Ranked in the World
#157
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.8%
Ranked in the World
#172
Female Prevalence of Obesity
11.1%
Ranked in the World
#155
Children Prevalence of Obesity
11.3%
Ranked in the World
#153
Kiribati
Prevalence of Obesity
46%
Ranked in the World
#7
Male Prevalence of Obesity
41.6%
Ranked in the World
#5
Female Prevalence of Obesity
50.4%
Ranked in the World
#8
Children Prevalence of Obesity
55.2%
Ranked in the World
#6
Kiribati is the seventh most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 46%. Women have a higher prevalence of obesity (50.4%) than men (41.6%), and children have a rate of 55.2%. Kiribati is a small island country in the Pacific Ocean with limited access to fresh produce and a diet high in processed foods and sugary drinks. A sedentary lifestyle and cultural beliefs that associate being overweight with wealth and status also contribute to the high obesity rate. The government has introduced several initiatives to address the issue, including nutrition education programs, community-based health initiatives, and improving access to fresh produce.
Kuwait
Prevalence of Obesity
37.9%
Ranked in the World
#9
Male Prevalence of Obesity
33.3%
Ranked in the World
#10
Female Prevalence of Obesity
45.6%
Ranked in the World
#9
Children Prevalence of Obesity
42.4%
Ranked in the World
#9
Kuwait is the ninth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 37.9%. The prevalence of obesity is higher among women (45.6%) than men (33.3%) and children (42.4%). Contributing factors include a sedentary lifestyle, a high intake of energy-dense foods, and cultural factors that prioritize large portion sizes and high-fat foods. The government has taken steps to combat the obesity epidemic, such as implementing a tax on sugary drinks and promoting healthy eating habits through educational campaigns.
Kyrgyzstan
Prevalence of Obesity
16.6%
Ranked in the World
#118
Male Prevalence of Obesity
14%
Ranked in the World
#110
Female Prevalence of Obesity
18.6%
Ranked in the World
#119
Children Prevalence of Obesity
16.1%
Ranked in the World
#127
Laos
Prevalence of Obesity
5.3%
Ranked in the World
#173
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.7%
Ranked in the World
#163
Female Prevalence of Obesity
6.7%
Ranked in the World
#176
Children Prevalence of Obesity
13.6%
Ranked in the World
#136
Latvia
Prevalence of Obesity
23.6%
Ranked in the World
#62
Male Prevalence of Obesity
21.6%
Ranked in the World
#62
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.1%
Ranked in the World
#80
Children Prevalence of Obesity
21.5%
Ranked in the World
#109
Lebanon
Prevalence of Obesity
32%
Ranked in the World
#17
Male Prevalence of Obesity
27.4%
Ranked in the World
#20
Female Prevalence of Obesity
37%
Ranked in the World
#20
Children Prevalence of Obesity
32.9%
Ranked in the World
#32
Lebanon is the seventeenth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 32%. The prevalence of obesity is higher among women (37%) than men (27.4%) and children (32.9%). Contributing factors include a high intake of energy-dense foods, a sedentary lifestyle, and cultural factors that prioritize large portion sizes and high-fat foods. The government has implemented measures to combat obesity, such as promoting physical activity, increasing awareness of healthy eating habits, and regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods to children.
Lesotho
Prevalence of Obesity
16.6%
Ranked in the World
#119
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.6%
Ranked in the World
#147
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26.7%
Ranked in the World
#63
Children Prevalence of Obesity
15.3%
Ranked in the World
#130
Liberia
Prevalence of Obesity
9.9%
Ranked in the World
#137
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5.5%
Ranked in the World
#138
Female Prevalence of Obesity
14.2%
Ranked in the World
#137
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.1%
Ranked in the World
#171
Libya
Prevalence of Obesity
32.5%
Ranked in the World
#14
Male Prevalence of Obesity
25%
Ranked in the World
#29
Female Prevalence of Obesity
39.6%
Ranked in the World
#15
Children Prevalence of Obesity
32.7%
Ranked in the World
#34
Lithuania
Prevalence of Obesity
26.3%
Ranked in the World
#41
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.2%
Ranked in the World
#40
Female Prevalence of Obesity
27.8%
Ranked in the World
#55
Children Prevalence of Obesity
20.5%
Ranked in the World
#114
Luxembourg
Prevalence of Obesity
22.6%
Ranked in the World
#71
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.5%
Ranked in the World
#33
Female Prevalence of Obesity
20.7%
Ranked in the World
#109
Children Prevalence of Obesity
26.1%
Ranked in the World
#86
Madagascar
Prevalence of Obesity
5.3%
Ranked in the World
#174
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3%
Ranked in the World
#170
Female Prevalence of Obesity
7.5%
Ranked in the World
#170
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.7%
Ranked in the World
#163
Malawi
Prevalence of Obesity
5.8%
Ranked in the World
#166
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.2%
Ranked in the World
#180
Female Prevalence of Obesity
9.1%
Ranked in the World
#160
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.6%
Ranked in the World
#165
Malaysia
Prevalence of Obesity
15.6%
Ranked in the World
#122
Male Prevalence of Obesity
13%
Ranked in the World
#113
Female Prevalence of Obesity
17.9%
Ranked in the World
#125
Children Prevalence of Obesity
26.5%
Ranked in the World
#83
Malaysia is the one-hundred and twenty-second most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 15.6%. Obesity affects 13% of men, 17.9% of women, and 26.5% of children. The prevalence of obesity in Malaysia is increasing due to factors such as changes in diet and lifestyle, as well as the rise of sedentary jobs. The government has implemented measures such as promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity.
Maldives
Prevalence of Obesity
8.6%
Ranked in the World
#143
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5.8%
Ranked in the World
#134
Female Prevalence of Obesity
11.4%
Ranked in the World
#153
Children Prevalence of Obesity
16.9%
Ranked in the World
#124
Mali
Prevalence of Obesity
8.6%
Ranked in the World
#144
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.6%
Ranked in the World
#148
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.4%
Ranked in the World
#146
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.7%
Ranked in the World
#164
Malta
Prevalence of Obesity
28.9%
Ranked in the World
#26
Male Prevalence of Obesity
29.2%
Ranked in the World
#16
Female Prevalence of Obesity
28.5%
Ranked in the World
#53
Children Prevalence of Obesity
36.7%
Ranked in the World
#16
Marshall Islands
Prevalence of Obesity
52.9%
Ranked in the World
#3
Male Prevalence of Obesity
48.4%
Ranked in the World
#3
Female Prevalence of Obesity
57.3%
Ranked in the World
#3
Children Prevalence of Obesity
59.2%
Ranked in the World
#3
The Marshall Islands is the third most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 52.9%. Women have a higher prevalence of obesity (57.3%) than men (48.4%), and children have the highest obesity rate of 59.2%. The Marshall Islands is a small island country in the Pacific Ocean with a high dependence on imported foods, which are often high in fat, salt, and sugar. The lack of access to fresh produce and a sedentary lifestyle are also contributing factors to the high obesity rate. The government has introduced several initiatives to address the issue, including nutrition education programs, community-based health initiatives, and improving access to fresh produce.
Mauritania
Prevalence of Obesity
12.7%
Ranked in the World
#129
Male Prevalence of Obesity
6.6%
Ranked in the World
#128
Female Prevalence of Obesity
18.5%
Ranked in the World
#120
Children Prevalence of Obesity
13.2%
Ranked in the World
#137
Mauritius
Prevalence of Obesity
10.8%
Ranked in the World
#133
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5.6%
Ranked in the World
#136
Female Prevalence of Obesity
15.7%
Ranked in the World
#133
Children Prevalence of Obesity
14.6%
Ranked in the World
#133
Mexico
Prevalence of Obesity
28.9%
Ranked in the World
#27
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.3%
Ranked in the World
#36
Female Prevalence of Obesity
32.8%
Ranked in the World
#32
Children Prevalence of Obesity
35.4%
Ranked in the World
#23
Mexico is the twenty-seventh most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 28.9%. The prevalence of obesity among men is 24.3%, among women is 32.8%, and among children is 35.4%. The prevalence of obesity in Mexico can be attributed to several factors, including the consumption of unhealthy foods, a sedentary lifestyle, and genetic factors. The government of Mexico has implemented several measures to mitigate this issue, such as implementing taxes on sugary drinks and unhealthy foods, promoting physical activity, and providing healthier food options in schools.
Moldova
Prevalence of Obesity
18.9%
Ranked in the World
#112
Male Prevalence of Obesity
16.2%
Ranked in the World
#98
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21.1%
Ranked in the World
#105
Mongolia
Prevalence of Obesity
20.6%
Ranked in the World
#93
Male Prevalence of Obesity
17.5%
Ranked in the World
#91
Female Prevalence of Obesity
23.2%
Ranked in the World
#89
Children Prevalence of Obesity
17.8%
Ranked in the World
#121
Montenegro
Prevalence of Obesity
23.3%
Ranked in the World
#63
Male Prevalence of Obesity
23.3%
Ranked in the World
#47
Female Prevalence of Obesity
23.1%
Ranked in the World
#90
Children Prevalence of Obesity
24.9%
Ranked in the World
#93
Morocco
Prevalence of Obesity
26.1%
Ranked in the World
#43
Male Prevalence of Obesity
19.4%
Ranked in the World
#75
Female Prevalence of Obesity
32.2%
Ranked in the World
#34
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27%
Ranked in the World
#76
Mozambique
Prevalence of Obesity
7.2%
Ranked in the World
#156
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.3%
Ranked in the World
#167
Female Prevalence of Obesity
10.5%
Ranked in the World
#157
Children Prevalence of Obesity
12.6%
Ranked in the World
#145
Myanmar
Prevalence of Obesity
5.8%
Ranked in the World
#167
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4%
Ranked in the World
#153
Female Prevalence of Obesity
7.3%
Ranked in the World
#172
Children Prevalence of Obesity
11.6%
Ranked in the World
#150
Namibia
Prevalence of Obesity
17.2%
Ranked in the World
#116
Male Prevalence of Obesity
7.5%
Ranked in the World
#125
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.4%
Ranked in the World
#77
Children Prevalence of Obesity
15.3%
Ranked in the World
#131
Nauru
Prevalence of Obesity
61%
Ranked in the World
#1
Male Prevalence of Obesity
58.7%
Ranked in the World
#1
Female Prevalence of Obesity
63.3%
Ranked in the World
#1
Children Prevalence of Obesity
64.9%
Ranked in the World
#1
Nauru is the most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 61%. This rate is particularly high among women, with 63.3% of females being classified as obese. The obesity rate is equally high among men and among children. Men in Nauru have an obesity rate of 58.7%, and children have a staggering obesity rate of 64.9%. Several factors contribute to Nauru's high obesity rate, including the adoption of a Western diet and lifestyle, limited access to fresh and nutritious foods, and a lack of physical activity opportunities. The government has implemented various measures to address this issue, including increasing education and awareness around healthy eating and physical activity and promoting local food production.
Nepal
Prevalence of Obesity
4.1%
Ranked in the World
#181
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.7%
Ranked in the World
#175
Female Prevalence of Obesity
5.4%
Ranked in the World
#179
Children Prevalence of Obesity
7.5%
Ranked in the World
#183
Netherlands
Prevalence of Obesity
20.4%
Ranked in the World
#96
Male Prevalence of Obesity
20.8%
Ranked in the World
#68
Female Prevalence of Obesity
20%
Ranked in the World
#114
Children Prevalence of Obesity
24.7%
Ranked in the World
#95
New Zealand
Prevalence of Obesity
30.8%
Ranked in the World
#20
Male Prevalence of Obesity
30.1%
Ranked in the World
#13
Female Prevalence of Obesity
31.4%
Ranked in the World
#36
Children Prevalence of Obesity
39.5%
Ranked in the World
#11
Nicaragua
Prevalence of Obesity
23.7%
Ranked in the World
#60
Male Prevalence of Obesity
17.9%
Ranked in the World
#87
Female Prevalence of Obesity
29%
Ranked in the World
#49
Children Prevalence of Obesity
29.3%
Ranked in the World
#54
Niger
Prevalence of Obesity
5.5%
Ranked in the World
#171
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.5%
Ranked in the World
#178
Female Prevalence of Obesity
8.7%
Ranked in the World
#163
Children Prevalence of Obesity
8.2%
Ranked in the World
#181
Nigeria
Prevalence of Obesity
8.9%
Ranked in the World
#140
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.6%
Ranked in the World
#149
Female Prevalence of Obesity
13.1%
Ranked in the World
#140
Children Prevalence of Obesity
8.4%
Ranked in the World
#180
North Korea
Prevalence of Obesity
6.8%
Ranked in the World
#159
Male Prevalence of Obesity
6.1%
Ranked in the World
#130
Female Prevalence of Obesity
7.3%
Ranked in the World
#173
Norway
Prevalence of Obesity
23.1%
Ranked in the World
#65
Male Prevalence of Obesity
23.6%
Ranked in the World
#44
Female Prevalence of Obesity
22.5%
Ranked in the World
#94
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27.4%
Ranked in the World
#72
Oman
Prevalence of Obesity
27%
Ranked in the World
#37
Male Prevalence of Obesity
22.9%
Ranked in the World
#50
Female Prevalence of Obesity
33.7%
Ranked in the World
#29
Children Prevalence of Obesity
32.3%
Ranked in the World
#37
Oman is the thirty-seventh most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 27%. The prevalence of obesity among men is 22.9%, among women is 33.7%, and among children is 32.3%. The prevalence of obesity in Oman can be attributed to several factors, including a lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating habits, and genetics. The government of Oman has taken several measures to address this issue, such as implementing a national program to promote healthy eating and physical activity, regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods, and providing education on healthy lifestyle choices.
Pakistan
Prevalence of Obesity
8.6%
Ranked in the World
#145
Male Prevalence of Obesity
6%
Ranked in the World
#131
Female Prevalence of Obesity
11.3%
Ranked in the World
#154
Children Prevalence of Obesity
9.7%
Ranked in the World
#172
Palau
Prevalence of Obesity
55.3%
Ranked in the World
#2
Male Prevalence of Obesity
51.8%
Ranked in the World
#2
Female Prevalence of Obesity
58.8%
Ranked in the World
#2
Children Prevalence of Obesity
63.5%
Ranked in the World
#2
Palau is the second most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 55.3%. The prevalence of obesity is higher among women (58.8%) than men (51.8%), and the highest rates are among children at 63.5%. Palau is a small island country in the Western Pacific with limited access to healthy food options, and a diet rich in processed foods and sugary drinks is a major factor contributing to the high obesity rate. The government has initiated several programs to promote healthy eating habits and encourage physical activity among the population.
Panama
Prevalence of Obesity
22.7%
Ranked in the World
#70
Male Prevalence of Obesity
17.8%
Ranked in the World
#89
Female Prevalence of Obesity
27.6%
Ranked in the World
#56
Children Prevalence of Obesity
29.4%
Ranked in the World
#53
Papua New Guinea
Prevalence of Obesity
21.3%
Ranked in the World
#88
Male Prevalence of Obesity
16.6%
Ranked in the World
#95
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.8%
Ranked in the World
#71
Children Prevalence of Obesity
31.7%
Ranked in the World
#40
Paraguay
Prevalence of Obesity
20.3%
Ranked in the World
#97
Male Prevalence of Obesity
17.1%
Ranked in the World
#94
Female Prevalence of Obesity
23.4%
Ranked in the World
#88
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27.9%
Ranked in the World
#66
People's Republic of China
Prevalence of Obesity
6.2%
Ranked in the World
#163
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5.9%
Ranked in the World
#132
Female Prevalence of Obesity
6.5%
Ranked in the World
#177
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.5%
Ranked in the World
#59
The People's Republic of China is the one-hundred-sixty-third most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 6.2%. Obesity affects 5.9% of men, 6.5% of women, and 28.5% of children. The prevalence of obesity in China is increasing due to changes in lifestyle and diet, as well as an increase in sedentary jobs. The government has implemented measures such as promoting healthy eating habits and increasing access to physical activity opportunities.
Peru
Prevalence of Obesity
19.7%
Ranked in the World
#107
Male Prevalence of Obesity
15.2%
Ranked in the World
#105
Female Prevalence of Obesity
24.2%
Ranked in the World
#85
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27%
Ranked in the World
#77
Philippines
Prevalence of Obesity
6.4%
Ranked in the World
#162
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5.2%
Ranked in the World
#140
Female Prevalence of Obesity
7.5%
Ranked in the World
#171
Children Prevalence of Obesity
12.8%
Ranked in the World
#142
Poland
Prevalence of Obesity
23.1%
Ranked in the World
#66
Male Prevalence of Obesity
23.7%
Ranked in the World
#43
Female Prevalence of Obesity
22.2%
Ranked in the World
#95
Children Prevalence of Obesity
25.7%
Ranked in the World
#87
Portugal
Prevalence of Obesity
20.8%
Ranked in the World
#92
Male Prevalence of Obesity
20.3%
Ranked in the World
#70
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21.2%
Ranked in the World
#103
Children Prevalence of Obesity
32.4%
Ranked in the World
#36
Qatar
Prevalence of Obesity
35.1%
Ranked in the World
#13
Male Prevalence of Obesity
32.5%
Ranked in the World
#11
Female Prevalence of Obesity
43.1%
Ranked in the World
#11
Children Prevalence of Obesity
38.7%
Ranked in the World
#12
Republic of Macedonia
Prevalence of Obesity
22.4%
Ranked in the World
#74
Male Prevalence of Obesity
22.6%
Ranked in the World
#52
Female Prevalence of Obesity
22.1%
Ranked in the World
#96
Romania
Prevalence of Obesity
22.5%
Ranked in the World
#72
Male Prevalence of Obesity
23.4%
Ranked in the World
#46
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21.6%
Ranked in the World
#102
Children Prevalence of Obesity
24.5%
Ranked in the World
#97
Russia
Prevalence of Obesity
23.1%
Ranked in the World
#67
Male Prevalence of Obesity
18.1%
Ranked in the World
#85
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26.9%
Ranked in the World
#62
Children Prevalence of Obesity
21.3%
Ranked in the World
#112
Russia is the sixty-seventh most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 23.1%. The prevalence of obesity among men is 18.1%, among women is 26.9%, and among children is 21.3%. The prevalence of obesity in Russia can be attributed to several factors, including a lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating habits, and genetics. The government of Russia has taken several measures to address this issue, such as promoting healthy eating and physical activity, implementing a program to monitor and prevent obesity in children, and regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods.
Rwanda
Prevalence of Obesity
5.8%
Ranked in the World
#168
Male Prevalence of Obesity
1.9%
Ranked in the World
#184
Female Prevalence of Obesity
9.3%
Ranked in the World
#159
Children Prevalence of Obesity
11.1%
Ranked in the World
#154
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Prevalence of Obesity
22.9%
Ranked in the World
#68
Male Prevalence of Obesity
15.3%
Ranked in the World
#104
Female Prevalence of Obesity
30.1%
Ranked in the World
#43
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27.9%
Ranked in the World
#67
Saint Lucia
Prevalence of Obesity
19.7%
Ranked in the World
#108
Male Prevalence of Obesity
12%
Ranked in the World
#116
Female Prevalence of Obesity
27%
Ranked in the World
#59
Children Prevalence of Obesity
23.4%
Ranked in the World
#101
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Prevalence of Obesity
23.7%
Ranked in the World
#61
Male Prevalence of Obesity
16.6%
Ranked in the World
#96
Female Prevalence of Obesity
31%
Ranked in the World
#39
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.9%
Ranked in the World
#55
Samoa
Prevalence of Obesity
47.3%
Ranked in the World
#6
Male Prevalence of Obesity
39.9%
Ranked in the World
#8
Female Prevalence of Obesity
55%
Ranked in the World
#5
Children Prevalence of Obesity
52.6%
Ranked in the World
#7
Samoa is the sixth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 47.3%. Women have a higher prevalence of obesity (55%) than men (39.9%), and children have an obesity rate of 52.60%. Samoa is a small island country in the Pacific Ocean with limited access to fresh produce and a diet rich in high-fat foods and sugary drinks. A sedentary lifestyle and cultural beliefs that associate being overweight with health and beauty also contribute to the high obesity rate. The government has implemented several initiatives to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity, including a national nutrition policy and community-based health programs.
São Tomé and Príncipe
Prevalence of Obesity
12.4%
Ranked in the World
#130
Male Prevalence of Obesity
7.2%
Ranked in the World
#126
Female Prevalence of Obesity
16.9%
Ranked in the World
#127
Children Prevalence of Obesity
13.2%
Ranked in the World
#138
Saudi Arabia
Prevalence of Obesity
35.4%
Ranked in the World
#12
Male Prevalence of Obesity
30.8%
Ranked in the World
#12
Female Prevalence of Obesity
42.3%
Ranked in the World
#12
Children Prevalence of Obesity
35.6%
Ranked in the World
#21
Senegal
Prevalence of Obesity
8.8%
Ranked in the World
#141
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4%
Ranked in the World
#154
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.9%
Ranked in the World
#141
Children Prevalence of Obesity
9.6%
Ranked in the World
#174
Serbia
Prevalence of Obesity
21.5%
Ranked in the World
#85
Male Prevalence of Obesity
21.1%
Ranked in the World
#64
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21.8%
Ranked in the World
#100
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27.4%
Ranked in the World
#73
Seychelles
Prevalence of Obesity
14%
Ranked in the World
#127
Male Prevalence of Obesity
7.6%
Ranked in the World
#124
Female Prevalence of Obesity
20.5%
Ranked in the World
#111
Children Prevalence of Obesity
22.6%
Ranked in the World
#105
Sierra Leone
Prevalence of Obesity
8.7%
Ranked in the World
#142
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.8%
Ranked in the World
#159
Female Prevalence of Obesity
13.3%
Ranked in the World
#139
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.8%
Ranked in the World
#159
Singapore
Prevalence of Obesity
6.1%
Ranked in the World
#165
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5.8%
Ranked in the World
#135
Female Prevalence of Obesity
6.3%
Ranked in the World
#178
Children Prevalence of Obesity
22.4%
Ranked in the World
#106
Slovakia
Prevalence of Obesity
20.5%
Ranked in the World
#95
Male Prevalence of Obesity
21%
Ranked in the World
#66
Female Prevalence of Obesity
19.9%
Ranked in the World
#115
Children Prevalence of Obesity
23.3%
Ranked in the World
#102
Slovenia
Prevalence of Obesity
20.2%
Ranked in the World
#101
Male Prevalence of Obesity
19.4%
Ranked in the World
#76
Female Prevalence of Obesity
21%
Ranked in the World
#107
Children Prevalence of Obesity
27.3%
Ranked in the World
#75
Slovenia is the one-hundred-and-first most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 20.2%. Obesity affects 19.4% of men, 21% of women, and 27.3% of children. The prevalence of obesity in Slovenia has increased over the years due to changes in lifestyle and diet. The government has implemented measures such as promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity.
Solomon Islands
Prevalence of Obesity
22.5%
Ranked in the World
#73
Male Prevalence of Obesity
17.9%
Ranked in the World
#88
Female Prevalence of Obesity
27.1%
Ranked in the World
#58
Children Prevalence of Obesity
23.1%
Ranked in the World
#103
Somalia
Prevalence of Obesity
8.3%
Ranked in the World
#149
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.9%
Ranked in the World
#156
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.3%
Ranked in the World
#149
Children Prevalence of Obesity
12.9%
Ranked in the World
#140
South Africa
Prevalence of Obesity
28.3%
Ranked in the World
#29
Male Prevalence of Obesity
15.4%
Ranked in the World
#102
Female Prevalence of Obesity
39.6%
Ranked in the World
#16
Children Prevalence of Obesity
24.7%
Ranked in the World
#96
South Korea
Prevalence of Obesity
4.7%
Ranked in the World
#178
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.4%
Ranked in the World
#151
Female Prevalence of Obesity
4.8%
Ranked in the World
#184
Children Prevalence of Obesity
26.9%
Ranked in the World
#78
Spain
Prevalence of Obesity
23.8%
Ranked in the World
#59
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.6%
Ranked in the World
#32
Female Prevalence of Obesity
22.8%
Ranked in the World
#92
Children Prevalence of Obesity
34.1%
Ranked in the World
#28
Sri Lanka
Prevalence of Obesity
5.2%
Ranked in the World
#176
Male Prevalence of Obesity
2.9%
Ranked in the World
#171
Female Prevalence of Obesity
7.3%
Ranked in the World
#174
Children Prevalence of Obesity
12.9%
Ranked in the World
#141
Sudan
Prevalence of Obesity
8.6%
Ranked in the World
#146
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.8%
Ranked in the World
#160
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.4%
Ranked in the World
#147
Suriname
Prevalence of Obesity
26.4%
Ranked in the World
#40
Male Prevalence of Obesity
18.9%
Ranked in the World
#83
Female Prevalence of Obesity
33.7%
Ranked in the World
#30
Children Prevalence of Obesity
31.1%
Ranked in the World
#42
Sweden
Prevalence of Obesity
20.6%
Ranked in the World
#94
Male Prevalence of Obesity
23.1%
Ranked in the World
#49
Female Prevalence of Obesity
18.1%
Ranked in the World
#124
Children Prevalence of Obesity
23.7%
Ranked in the World
#100
Sweden is the ninety-fourth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 20.6%. Obesity affects 23.1% of men, 18.1% of women, and 23.7% of children. The prevalence of obesity in Sweden is relatively low due to factors such as a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. The government has implemented measures such as promoting healthy eating habits and increasing access to physical activity opportunities.
Switzerland
Prevalence of Obesity
19.5%
Ranked in the World
#109
Male Prevalence of Obesity
22.2%
Ranked in the World
#55
Female Prevalence of Obesity
16.9%
Ranked in the World
#128
Children Prevalence of Obesity
21.8%
Ranked in the World
#108
Syria
Prevalence of Obesity
27.8%
Ranked in the World
#33
Male Prevalence of Obesity
20.9%
Ranked in the World
#67
Female Prevalence of Obesity
34.8%
Ranked in the World
#26
Children Prevalence of Obesity
28.3%
Ranked in the World
#63
Tajikistan
Prevalence of Obesity
14.2%
Ranked in the World
#125
Male Prevalence of Obesity
11.6%
Ranked in the World
#119
Female Prevalence of Obesity
16.7%
Ranked in the World
#129
Children Prevalence of Obesity
14.8%
Ranked in the World
#132
Tanzania
Prevalence of Obesity
8.4%
Ranked in the World
#147
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4%
Ranked in the World
#155
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.7%
Ranked in the World
#142
Children Prevalence of Obesity
11.9%
Ranked in the World
#148
Thailand
Prevalence of Obesity
10%
Ranked in the World
#136
Male Prevalence of Obesity
7%
Ranked in the World
#127
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.7%
Ranked in the World
#143
Children Prevalence of Obesity
22.1%
Ranked in the World
#107
The Bahamas
Prevalence of Obesity
31.6%
Ranked in the World
#19
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.4%
Ranked in the World
#34
Female Prevalence of Obesity
38.1%
Ranked in the World
#18
Children Prevalence of Obesity
35.8%
Ranked in the World
#19
The Gambia
Prevalence of Obesity
10.3%
Ranked in the World
#135
Male Prevalence of Obesity
5.6%
Ranked in the World
#137
Female Prevalence of Obesity
14.8%
Ranked in the World
#135
Children Prevalence of Obesity
11.7%
Ranked in the World
#149
Togo
Prevalence of Obesity
8.4%
Ranked in the World
#148
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.9%
Ranked in the World
#157
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.5%
Ranked in the World
#145
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.3%
Ranked in the World
#167
Tonga
Prevalence of Obesity
48.2%
Ranked in the World
#5
Male Prevalence of Obesity
41.4%
Ranked in the World
#6
Female Prevalence of Obesity
54.5%
Ranked in the World
#6
Children Prevalence of Obesity
58%
Ranked in the World
#5
Tonga is the fifth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 48.2%. Women have a higher prevalence of obesity (54.5%) than men (41.4%), and children have a obesity rate of 58%. Tonga is a small island country in the Pacific Ocean with limited access to healthy food options and a diet rich in high-fat foods and sugary drinks. A sedentary lifestyle and cultural beliefs that associate being overweight with health and beauty also contribute to the high obesity rate. The government has launched several initiatives to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity, including a national nutrition policy and community-based health programs.
Trinidad and Tobago
Prevalence of Obesity
18.6%
Ranked in the World
#113
Male Prevalence of Obesity
10.8%
Ranked in the World
#120
Female Prevalence of Obesity
26%
Ranked in the World
#69
Children Prevalence of Obesity
24.9%
Ranked in the World
#94
Tunisia
Prevalence of Obesity
26.9%
Ranked in the World
#38
Male Prevalence of Obesity
19.1%
Ranked in the World
#79
Female Prevalence of Obesity
34.3%
Ranked in the World
#27
Children Prevalence of Obesity
25%
Ranked in the World
#91
Turkey
Prevalence of Obesity
32.1%
Ranked in the World
#15
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.4%
Ranked in the World
#35
Female Prevalence of Obesity
39.2%
Ranked in the World
#17
Children Prevalence of Obesity
29.5%
Ranked in the World
#52
Turkey is the fifteenth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 32.1%. The prevalence of obesity is higher among women (39.2%) than men (24.4%), and children (29.5%). Contributing factors include a Westernized diet, a sedentary lifestyle, and urbanization. The government has implemented measures to combat obesity, such as promoting physical activity, increasing awareness of healthy eating habits, and regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods to children.
Turkmenistan
Prevalence of Obesity
18.6%
Ranked in the World
#114
Male Prevalence of Obesity
15.9%
Ranked in the World
#99
Female Prevalence of Obesity
20.9%
Ranked in the World
#108
Children Prevalence of Obesity
18%
Ranked in the World
#120
Tuvalu
Prevalence of Obesity
51.6%
Ranked in the World
#4
Male Prevalence of Obesity
47%
Ranked in the World
#4
Female Prevalence of Obesity
56.2%
Ranked in the World
#4
Children Prevalence of Obesity
58.3%
Ranked in the World
#4
Tuvalu is the fourth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 51.6%. Women have a higher prevalence of obesity (56.2%) than men (47%), and children have a obesity rate of 58.3%. Tuvalu is a small island country in the Pacific Ocean with a limited food supply and high dependence on imported processed foods. A sedentary lifestyle and cultural beliefs that associate being overweight with wealth and status also contribute to the high obesity rate. The government has implemented several initiatives to promote healthy eating and physical activity, including community-based health programs and a tax on sugary drinks.
Uganda
Prevalence of Obesity
5.3%
Ranked in the World
#175
Male Prevalence of Obesity
1.8%
Ranked in the World
#185
Female Prevalence of Obesity
8.6%
Ranked in the World
#165
Children Prevalence of Obesity
10.3%
Ranked in the World
#168
Ukraine
Prevalence of Obesity
24.1%
Ranked in the World
#58
Male Prevalence of Obesity
22%
Ranked in the World
#58
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.7%
Ranked in the World
#72
Children Prevalence of Obesity
21.4%
Ranked in the World
#111
United Arab Emirates
Prevalence of Obesity
31.7%
Ranked in the World
#18
Male Prevalence of Obesity
27.5%
Ranked in the World
#19
Female Prevalence of Obesity
41%
Ranked in the World
#14
Children Prevalence of Obesity
35.8%
Ranked in the World
#20
United Kingdom
Prevalence of Obesity
27.8%
Ranked in the World
#34
Male Prevalence of Obesity
26.9%
Ranked in the World
#22
Female Prevalence of Obesity
28.6%
Ranked in the World
#51
Children Prevalence of Obesity
31.1%
Ranked in the World
#43
United States of America
Prevalence of Obesity
36.2%
Ranked in the World
#10
Male Prevalence of Obesity
35.5%
Ranked in the World
#9
Female Prevalence of Obesity
37%
Ranked in the World
#21
Children Prevalence of Obesity
41.8%
Ranked in the World
#10
The United States of America is the tenth most obese country in the world, with an obesity rate of 36.2%. The prevalence of obesity is higher among women (37%) than men (35.5%), and children have an obesity rate of 41.8%. Contributing factors include a high intake of processed and energy-dense foods, limited access to healthy food options, and a sedentary lifestyle. The government has implemented several measures to combat the obesity epidemic, such as promoting physical activity, improving access to healthy foods in low-income areas, and regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods to children.
Uruguay
Prevalence of Obesity
27.9%
Ranked in the World
#32
Male Prevalence of Obesity
24.9%
Ranked in the World
#31
Female Prevalence of Obesity
30.6%
Ranked in the World
#40
Children Prevalence of Obesity
33.4%
Ranked in the World
#30
Uzbekistan
Prevalence of Obesity
16.6%
Ranked in the World
#120
Male Prevalence of Obesity
13.8%
Ranked in the World
#111
Female Prevalence of Obesity
19%
Ranked in the World
#118
Children Prevalence of Obesity
16.6%
Ranked in the World
#126
Vanuatu
Prevalence of Obesity
25.2%
Ranked in the World
#49
Male Prevalence of Obesity
20.2%
Ranked in the World
#71
Female Prevalence of Obesity
30.1%
Ranked in the World
#44
Children Prevalence of Obesity
30.6%
Ranked in the World
#47
Venezuela
Prevalence of Obesity
25.6%
Ranked in the World
#47
Male Prevalence of Obesity
22.4%
Ranked in the World
#53
Female Prevalence of Obesity
28.6%
Ranked in the World
#52
Children Prevalence of Obesity
34.1%
Ranked in the World
#29
Yemen
Prevalence of Obesity
17.1%
Ranked in the World
#117
Male Prevalence of Obesity
12%
Ranked in the World
#117
Female Prevalence of Obesity
22%
Ranked in the World
#97
Children Prevalence of Obesity
20%
Ranked in the World
#116
Zambia
Prevalence of Obesity
8.1%
Ranked in the World
#151
Male Prevalence of Obesity
3.6%
Ranked in the World
#165
Female Prevalence of Obesity
12.4%
Ranked in the World
#148
Children Prevalence of Obesity
12.7%
Ranked in the World
#144
Zimbabwe
Prevalence of Obesity
15.5%
Ranked in the World
#123
Male Prevalence of Obesity
4.7%
Ranked in the World
#146
Female Prevalence of Obesity
25.3%
Ranked in the World
#79
Children Prevalence of Obesity
14.5%
Ranked in the World
#134
FAQs
What is the most obese country in the world ?
The most obese country in the world is Nauru, with an obesity prevalence of 61.0%.
What are the top 10 most obese countries in the world ?
The 10 most obese countries in the world, in order of obesity prevalence, are Nauru, Palau, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Tonga, Samoa, Kiribati, Federated States of Micronesia, Kuwait, and the United States of America.
What is the least obese country ?
Bangladesh is the least obese country in the world, with an obesity prevalence of only 3.6%.
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