A data-driven look at how bodies measure up worldwide — obesity rates, average height, body fat norms, and physical activity across 200+ countries. All data sourced from WHO, CDC, NCD-RisC, and FAO.
| # | Country | Obesity Rate | Overweight Rate | Mean BMI | Region | Data Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauru | 61.0% | 81.1% | 32.5 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 2 | Cook Islands | 55.9% | 79.4% | 32.1 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 3 | Palau | 55.3% | 78.4% | 31.8 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 52.9% | 76.7% | 31.2 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 5 | Tuvalu | 51.6% | 75.8% | 31.0 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 6 | Niue | 50.0% | 74.0% | 30.8 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 7 | Tonga | 48.2% | 73.3% | 30.5 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 8 | Samoa | 47.3% | 72.5% | 30.1 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 9 | Kiribati | 46.0% | 71.2% | 29.8 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 10 | Micronesia | 45.8% | 70.9% | 29.7 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 11 | Kuwait | 37.9% | 70.2% | 29.5 | Middle East | 2022 |
| 12 | United States | 36.2% | 69.5% | 29.0 | North America | 2017-2020 |
| 13 | Qatar | 35.1% | 71.0% | 29.1 | Middle East | 2022 |
| 14 | Saudi Arabia | 35.4% | 69.2% | 28.8 | Middle East | 2022 |
| 15 | Bahamas | 34.7% | 67.5% | 28.4 | Caribbean | 2022 |
| 16 | Chile | 34.4% | 67.8% | 28.3 | South America | 2022 |
| 17 | Mexico | 34.1% | 66.5% | 28.1 | North America | 2022 |
| 18 | Egypt | 32.0% | 65.8% | 27.9 | Africa | 2022 |
| 19 | New Zealand | 31.7% | 65.2% | 27.8 | Oceania | 2022 |
| 20 | Australia | 31.3% | 64.8% | 27.6 | Oceania | 2022 |
| Category | Women (% BF) | Men (% BF) | Visual Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10–13% | 2–5% | Minimum required for basic physiological function |
| Athletes | 14–20% | 6–13% | Visible muscle definition, vascularity in men |
| Fitness | 21–24% | 14–17% | Some muscle definition, flat stomach |
| Average | 25–31% | 18–24% | No visible muscle definition, soft appearance |
| Overweight | 32–37% | 25–29% | Visible fat accumulation around waist and hips |
| Obese | 38%+ | 30%+ | Significant fat accumulation, increased health risks |