Obesity Rates by Country
Percentage of adults with BMI ≥ 30. The United States leads at 41.9%, while Japan is among the lowest at 4.4%.
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Key Insights
Global obesity has nearly tripled since 1975 and continues to rise in most countries.
Country Rankings
Top 10 Countries
Bottom 10 Countries
Data Analysis
Value Distribution
How countries are distributed across the value range
Regional Comparison
Average values by world region (Global avg: 23.4%)
Correlation Analysis
Correlation Analysis
Obesity Rates vs Life Expectancy
About This Statistic
Obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and other health problems. The global obesity rate has nearly tripled since 1975.
The stark differences between countries reflect variations in diet, physical activity levels, food availability, and cultural attitudes toward body weight. Asian countries tend to have lower rates, while Western countries, particularly the US, face epidemic levels.
Full Data
| Rank ↑ | Country ↕ | Value ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 41.9% |
| 2 | Mexico | 36.1% |
| 3 | New Zealand | 34.3% |
| 4 | Hungary | 32.4% |
| 5 | Australia | 31.7% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 31.3% |
| 7 | Canada | 30.3% |
| 8 | Ireland | 29.1% |
| 9 | Chile | 28.0% |
| 10 | Poland | 27.8% |
| 11 | Slovakia | 27.4% |
| 12 | Czech Republic | 26.8% |
| 13 | Greece | 26.6% |
| 14 | Türkiye | 26.4% |
| 15 | Germany | 25.7% |
| 16 | Austria | 25.2% |
| 17 | France | 24.0% |
| 18 | Spain | 23.8% |
| 19 | Belgium | 23.3% |
| 20 | Italy | 22.9% |
| 21 | Netherlands | 22.5% |
| 22 | Norway | 22.2% |
| 23 | Brazil | 22.1% |
| 24 | Russian Federation | 21.9% |
| 25 | Sweden | 21.8% |
| 26 | Denmark | 21.3% |
| 27 | Switzerland | 20.2% |
| 28 | People's Republic of China | 6.2% |
| 29 | South Korea | 4.7% |
| 30 | Japan | 4.4% |
| 31 | India | 3.9% |
| 32 | Vietnam | 2.1% |
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Life Expectancy
Average number of years a newborn is expected to live if current mortality rates continue. Japan leads with 84.5 years.
Healthcare Spending
Total health expenditure per person in USD. The US spends the most at $12,318 per capita.
Smoking Rates
Percentage of adults who smoke tobacco products. Indonesia has the highest rate at 36.3%.
Data Source
This data comes from World Health Organization (2022).
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