BMI Index – Most Obese Country in the World
Nauru has the highest number of overweight people globally. On average, Nauruans weigh around 100 kilograms (220 pounds). Their BMI is between 34 and 35, making Nauru the world’s fattest country. A healthy BMI falls between 18.5 and 24.9, while anything over 30 is considered obese. The obesity crisis in Nauru is linked to the introduction of Western foods, which were funded by profits from phosphate mining. Between 1980 and 2008, the average BMI increased by more than 2 kilograms per square meter each decade for both men and women in Nauru.
List of Top 10 Countries with Most Obese People
Nauru is a small Pacific island nation that is considered the most obese country in the world. It is also known as the fattest country because of its diet and lack of exercise. In 2024; The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 94.5% population of Nauru is overweight or affected by the obese and the current obesity rate of Nauru is 71.7%.
In this article, we are going to discuss the top 10 countries with most obese people.
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