Visual Capitalist July 20, 2024
Between 1990 and 2022, worldwide adult obesity rates more than tripled from 5% to nearly 16% of the global adult population.
We map and rank the countries with the highest adult obesity rates, measured through Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations. Data is sourced from the World Health Organization, current up to 2022.
Ranked: The 15 Countries With an Obesity Problem
Small island nations in the Pacific have some of the highest obesity rates in the world. They also see high rates of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
A change in diet in the 20th century—relying on imported, processed foods—is generally regarded as the common cause.
| Rank | Country | % of Obese Adults (above 18) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ...
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