חומר רקע
World Obesity
Atlas 2025
Overweight, obesity and
non-communicable diseases
•
New global, regional and national estimates of the
prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults from
2000 to 2030
•
New estimates for the contribution of high body mass
index to leading non-communicable diseases in adults
•
New comparisons of country policy responses and health
service preparation
•
Plus 199 national scorecards for adult overweight,
non-communicable disease, and policy responses
March 2025
Source information compiled by Tim Lobstein,
Jaynaide Powis, Rachel Thompson and Rachel
Jackson-Leach. Additional material from the World
Obesity Federation Communications and Policy
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Acknowledgements:
The World Obesity Atlas is a non-commercial publication by
The World Obesity Federation. The publishers are indebted
to the World Health Organization, the NCD Risk Factor
Collaboration, The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation,
the UN Population Division, the Tufts University (Global Dietary
Database), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
UN. None of these organisations is responsible for the use that
has been made of their data in the present publication.
Eli Lilly and Company and Novo Nordisk have provided funding
to partially support the World Obesity Federation’s 2025 Atlas.
Neither Eli Lilly and Company nor Novo Nordisk have had any
control or influence over the Atlas content or any materials/
activities that were developed as part of this funding.
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For further details please see the methods and data sources
section in Annex 1.
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Contents
List of tables and figures
4
Acronyms
5
Foreword
6
Changing systems, healthier lives: Voices
7
Headlines from the World Obesity Atlas 2025
8
Section 1: Global overweight and obesity
10
Global trends of high BMI in adults
12
Numbers and prevalence of high BMI in adults by WHO region
13
Numbers and prevalence of high BMI in adults by World Bank income groups
15
Lifetime risk of high BMI
17
Section 2: Non-communicable diseases and high BMI
21
Global trends in NCDs
23
The relative importance of high BMI in the likelihood of developing four major NCDs
24
Premature deaths and adult years of ill health attributable to high BMI by WHO region
28
Premature deaths and years of ill health by World Bank income level
30
Section 3: Changing systems, healthier lives
31
Health systems
32
Healthy environments
34
Food systems
36
Country comparisons: systems readiness
37
World Obesity Day 2025 – The time for collective action is now
38
Section 4: Country scorecards
61
Annexes
263
Annex 1: Methods and data sources
264
Annex 2: National estimates for the life-time risk of high BMI in adulthood
266
References
272
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List of tables and figures
Tables
Table 1.1:
Global estimates and projected numbers and prevalence of men and women (aged 20+)
living with high BMI, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.2:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the African Region,
2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.3:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the Region of the
Americas, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.4:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the Eastern
Mediterranean Region, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.5:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the European
Region, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.6:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the South-East Asia
Region, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.7:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the Western Pacific
Region, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.8:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the World Bank Low
Income Group, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.9:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the World Bank
Low-Middle Income Group, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.10:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the World Bank
Upper-Middle Income Group, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 1.11:
Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the World Bank High
Income Group, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Table 2.1:
Ranking of the top 15 risk factors for premature deaths from four major NCDs, 2021
Table 2.2:
Estimated number of premature deaths from NCDs, 2021
Table 2.3:
Ranking of the top 15 risk factors for adult years living with ill health due to four major
NCDs, 2021
Table 2.4:
Estimated number (millions) of adult-years living with ill health from NCDs, 2021
Table 3.1:
National Systems Readiness Indicators: Health coverage indicators
Table 3.2:
National Systems Readiness Indicators: Public health system readiness indicators
Table 3.3:
National Systems Readiness Indicators: Policy readiness indicators
Figures
Figure 1.1:
Percentage of men (aged 20+) living with high BMI, 2000-2030
Figure 1.2:
Percentage of women (aged 20+) living with high BMI, 2000-2030
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Figure 1.3:
Estimated lifetime risk of high BMI during adulthood for men, 2022
Figure 1.4:
Estimated lifetime risk of high BMI during adulthood for women, 2022
Figure 1.5:
Estimated lifetime risk of BMI 35kg/m2 or higher during adulthood for men, 2022
Figure 1.6:
Estimated lifetime risk of BMI 35kg/m2 or higher during adulthood for women, 2022
Figure 2.1:
Deaths per 100,000 of people aged under 70 years for four NCDs, 2010-2021
Figure 2.2:
Person-years lived with ill health (rate per 100,000 adults over age 20 years), 2010-2021
Figure 2.3:
Estimated impact of high BMI on the number of premature deaths from NCDs, 2021
Figure 2.4:
Estimated impact of high BMI on the number of adult person-years lived with NCD-
related ill health, 2021
Figure 2.5:
Regional differences in the numbers of premature deaths attributable to high BMI, 2021
Figure 2.6:
Regional differences in the years of ill health among adults attributable to high BMI,
2021
Figure 2.7:
National income levels and premature deaths attributable to high BMI, 2021
Figure 2.8:
National income levels and years of ill health among adults attributable to high BMI,
2021
Figure 3.1:
Global distribution of untreated type 2 diabetes, 2022
Figure 3.2:
Global barriers to treatment
Figure 3.3:
Proportion of men with insufficient physical activity, 2022
Figure 3.4:
Proportion of women with insufficient physical activity, 2022
Figure 3.5:
Estimated health costs due to diets high in processed foods, 2024
Acronyms
BMI
Body Mass Index
FAO
Food and Agriculture
Organisation
GBD
Global Burden of Disease
IHME
Institute for Health Metrics
and Evaluation
NCD
Non-Communicable Disease
NCD-RisC
Non Communicable Disease
Risk Factor Collaboration
NICE
National Institute for Health
and Care Excellence
PPP
Purchasing, Power, Parity
SDG
Sustainable Development
Goal
UN
United Nations
WHO
World Health Organization
WHO-GHO
World Health Organization
Global Health Observatory
YLD
Years living with disability/
ill health
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World Obesity Day 2025 comes at a critical time for advancing action
on obesity. In September, governments will come together at the
Fourth High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on
NCDs and Mental Health to review progress and commit to action for
the next phase of the global NCD response. As new data in this Atlas
makes clear, the world is off-track to meet global NCD targets. The
data also emphasises that prioritising and acting on obesity is a critical
opportunity to reduce the global impact of NCDs.
The first part of the Atlas presents new global and regional estimates of prevalence of
overweight and obesity and major NCDs in adults from 2000 to 2030. On present trends,
overweight and obesity will affect nearly 3 billion adults (some 50% of the world’s adult
population) by 2030. There are also concerning rises in the number of adults with obesity
who will likely need medical intervention in their lifetime, with serious implications for
health systems.
Obesity is a disease and a major driver of NCDs including some types of cancers, heart
disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, which are the focus of our analysis in Section 2.
Complementing data presented in the 2024 Atlas, the countries where disability and death
attributable to overweight and obesity are highest are in the Americas, South-East Asia
and the Western Pacific. Once again, our Atlas demonstrates that obesity is truly global,
with middle-income countries seeing the biggest increases between now and 2030.
The theme of this World Obesity Day – Changing Systems, Healthier Lives – highlights that
behind the global rise in obesity and NCD rates are failing systems: health systems that
are ill-equipped to care for people living with obesity and perpetuate bias and stigma;
food systems in which corporations produce unhealthy food and then spend billions advertising it to people; and
planning and transport systems that discourage people from active travel and being physically active. Looking
in depth at policy indicators for the first time, the third part of the Atlas highlights starkly how few countries have
systems ready to respond to the growing obesity epidemic.
No single intervention can halt the rise of the growing obesity epidemic. This World Obesity Day we are critically
examining the systems underlying obesity and NCDs and calling for structural change to create healthier lives for
all. We must work together to call for comprehensive change, with people living with obesity leading the way.
Many of the same policies to prevent and manage obesity will also help reduce NCDs: both by targeting common
risk factors (such as unhealthy diets, lack of physical activity and commercial determinants such as marketing) and
by reducing the risks from overweight and obesity. Action on obesity is thus a double duty (‘win-win’) action for
healthier lives.
The final part of the Atlas showcases WHO’s new Technical Package to Stop Obesity with a framework of priority
actions and recommended interventions, selected for their proven impact and cost effectiveness in addressing
growing obesity rates. The Atlas is completed by a series of national scorecards for 199 countries for adult
overweight, non-communicable disease, and policy responses. These serve as a wealth of evidence for advocacy
directed at policymakers who have the power to make a difference.
Foreword
Simón Barquera
President, World
Obesity Federation
Johanna Ralston
CEO, World
Obesity Federation
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Lived experience
You often hear about the obesity epidemic and how much we’re a drain on
the health care system. And yet I can’t get access to the treatments that would
help me treat my obesity. There are restrictions and barriers for obesity care
that don’t exist for other diseases, and that’s not right. And that makes it even
more difficult for those living with obesity to get the care they need.
My call to action for my fellow patients are to speak up and ask for the care.
Demand the care that you know you deserve. My call to action for the rest of
the society is please treat us as humans. We’re human beings. We deserve
the same type of access to care as any other disease state. I feel like I’ve been
working very hard to improve my health, and I need the help of others to
change the system which I’m working in.
Sarah Bramblette
Senior advocacy manager for the Obesity Action Coalition (USA)
Changing systems, healthier lives: Voices
Professional experience
In a country like South Africa, where two-thirds of women are living with
overweight and obesity, it’s still not seen with urgency … there’s a lot of
blaming it on an individual failing, not a system issue. It seems like a tomorrow
problem, but the issue is now. In the crisis of obesity, we are waking up as
South Africans to what we can do. The bigger issue is that we’re all working
separately … what I’m excited about is how to get people who worked in
other spaces to come together in obesity and the intersection with the non-
communicable diseases.
My call to action for World Obesity Day 2025 is changing systems and
changing lives. When it comes to obesity, inaction will cost us. It’ll cost us lives.
It’ll cost us the economy. It’ll cost us across the board. We’ve been able to do
this before, and we should do it at a systems level, not an individual level.
Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana
Chief Scientific Officer, Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (South Africa)
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Headlines from the World Obesity Atlas
2025
On present trends, the world will not meet the World Health Assembly’s 2025
targets for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which
include a ‘halt in the rise in diabetes and obesity’ and a ‘25% relative reduction in
overall premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes or chronic
respiratory diseases’, based on 2010 baselines (WHO, 2013).
Nor is the world likely to meet the Sustainable Development Goals target to ‘reduce by one third premature
mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment’ by 2030, agreed at the United
Nations Sustainable Development Summit in 2015 (UN, 2015).
The world is off-track to meet global NCD targets.
The likelihood of developing an NCD is enhanced by a range of risk factors, including tobacco use, lack of physical
activity, poor diet and high body weight, and these risk factors account for more than half of all premature NCD
deaths (some 10.7 million in 2021). Of these, 1.6 million (15%) of premature deaths were attributable to high body
mass index (BMI, a surrogate measure for high body weight) (GBD, 2024). This rises to 55% of premature deaths
from type 2 diabetes.
High BMI is a key driver of NCDs and accounts for 1.6 million
premature deaths from NCDs every year.
The global burden of premature deaths from NCDs is accompanied by large numbers of people alive but
suffering ill health from NCDs. In 2021, a total of 161.1 million years lived in ill health by adults with NCDs were
attributable to known risk factors, of which 44.3 million (27%) person-years of ill health were attributed to high BMI
(GBD, 2024).
NCDs result in significant ill health. Over 160 million adult
person-years are lost to NCD-related ill health every year and
more than 25% of these are due to high BMI.
Evidence suggests that a reduction in the prevalence of high BMI in adults is unlikely to be met unless dramatic
policy interventions are made. On present trends, high BMI will affect nearly 3 billion adults (some 50% of the
world’s adult population) by 2030. This compares with fewer than 2 billion (40%) in 2015 when the SDGs were set,
and 1.6 billion (36%) in 2010, the baseline for the WHO targets for NCD reduction.
On present trends, high BMI is projected to continue
increasing, especially in middle-income countries.
The likelihood of having a high BMI rises with age, so by the age of 65 or 70 years, a significant proportion of the
population will have experienced overweight or obesity during their lifetime. In the majority of countries (147 out
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of 200) the adult life-time risk of high BMI in 2022 exceeded 50% of the population, and in many countries (62) it
exceeded 80%.
Looking specifically at a threshold of BMI of 35kg/m2, we estimate that in most countries worldwide, more than 10%
of adults will exceed this threshold during their lifetime. In nearly a fifth of all countries, more than 20% of adults will
exceed this threshold at some point in their lifetime, based on 2022 figures. These can be considered conservative
estimates of the proportion of adults who will likely need medical intervention in their lifetime.
Few countries have health systems ready to
appropriately address obesity and few countries have sufficient
obesity prevention policies.
The readiness of countries to address high BMI in their adult population can be assessed using evidence of national
health systems’ ability to provide treatment for obesity and NCDs, to monitor progress towards meeting the
national targets, and to introduce nation-wide policies and actions to prevent weight gain across the population.
Using eight ‘health system readiness’ indicators, the latest evidence shows that only 13 countries have all eight
indicators of readiness in operation (including monitoring and guidelines). Out of five policy obesity prevention
indicators, no country had all five of the policies and actions in place. Overall, only one country (Tonga) said ‘yes’ to
as many as 12 of the 13 combined indicators, while a further five countries (Mexico, India, United Kingdom, Finland
and Malaysia) said ‘yes’ to 11 of the 13 indicators. 67 countries had none or only one of the indicators scored as
‘yes’.
Definition of high BMI and its usage in the Atlas
In this Atlas, the term ‘high BMI’ includes overweight (BMI 25-30 kg/m2), obesity class I (BMI 30-35 kg/m2),
and obesity class II and above (BMI over 35 kg/m2). We have divided obesity into two categories, below and
above BMI 35 kg/m2, because BMI 35 kg/m2 is a common threshold for referral for clinical intervention in
current guidelines.
Although widely used, BMI has well-documented limitations. As a measure of size not health, it is useful as a
screening tool at the individual level and for estimating overweight and obesity at a population level. It is not
recommended that it be used in isolation as a diagnostic tool in a clinical setting.
Section 1
Global overweight
and obesity
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Section 1: Global overweight and obesity
On present trends, the world will not meet the World Health Assembly’s 2025
targets for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which
include a ‘halt in the rise in diabetes and obesity’ and a ‘25% relative reduction in
overall premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes or chronic
respiratory diseases’, based on 2010 baselines (WHO, 2013).
As previous World Obesity Atlases have reported, NCD and obesity prevalence trends to date suggest that it is
unlikely that many countries – if any at all – will meet these targets. Instead, we have seen rapid rises in overweight
and obesity prevalence in many middle-income countries and some evidence of plateaus at a high level in some
high-income countries.
In this section, we give the global and regional trends in the proportion of adults living with high body mass index
(BMI). ‘High BMI’ includes overweight (BMI 25-30 kg/m2), obesity class I (BMI 30-35 kg/m2), and obesity class II and
above (BMI over 35 kg/m2). We have divided obesity into two categories, below and above BMI 35 kg/m2, because
BMI 35 kg/m2 is a common threshold for referral for clinical treatment in current guidelines (see e.g. NICE 2024). As
we show below, the most recent estimates for global levels of high BMI suggest that nearly 3 billion adults (some
50% of the adult population) will be affected by 2030, the year of the global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
targets. This compares with fewer than 2 billion (40%) in 2015 when the SDGs were set, and 1.6 billion (36%) in
2010 which is the baseline for the World Health Assembly goals.
The likelihood of having a high BMI rises with age so by the age of 65 or 70 years, a significant proportion of the
population will have experienced high BMI during their lifetime. In the majority of countries, the adult life-time risk
of high BMI exceeded 50% in 2022 and in many countries, it exceeded 80% (see Figures 1.3 and 1.4, and Annex 2).
In addition, we present the maximum prevalence of BMI 35kg/m2 or more during adulthood to tell us the estimated
lifetime risk of obesity class II and above (Figures 1.5 and 1.6, and Annex 2). For health services where a BMI of
35kg/m2 or greater is currently a condition for referral for medical intervention, these prevalence figures provide a
conservative estimate of the proportion of the adult population likely to need medical intervention at some point
during their lifetimes, based on 2022 prevalence data. For the majority of countries, this exceeds 10% of all adults,
and for around a fifth of all countries, this rises to 20% or more of all adults.
In Section 2 we discuss the contribution of high body mass index to the risk of developing NCDs, and the extent to
which high prevalence of overweight and obesity contributes to the failure to meet the NCD targets.
In Section 3 we discuss the policies and interventions needed to address high BMI and consequential NCDs.
Recognising the likelihood that the obesity and NCD targets set by the World Health Assembly are not likely to be
met, the World Health Organization has published proposals for accelerated action on obesity, supporting this with
technical advice for Member States. These build on the development of policies and actions already underway,
which are reviewed in Section 3.
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1.1
Global trends of high BMI in adults
The latest estimates by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC) for the prevalence of overweight and obesity
worldwide show trends from 1990 through to 2022 (NCD-RisC, 2024). If there are no significant interventions to
alter the trends then they will continue forward to 2030, as we project in Figures 1.1 and 1.2 below. Current trends
suggest that by 2030, 50% of adult men and women will be living with high BMI. In the same year, 17% of men and
22% of women will be living with obesity.
Figures 1.1 and 1.2: Percentages of men and women (aged 20+) living with high BMI,
2000-2030
Men
Women
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
Key n BMI 25<-30 kg/m2 n BMI 30<-35 kg/m2 n BMI 35+ kg/m2
Source: NCD-RisC (2024) and World Obesity Federation projections
While prevalence figures indicate the proportion of the population affected by high BMI, we can also estimate the
actual number of adults affected, taking into account changes in population size over the period. Table 1.1 shows
the estimated numbers of men and women experiencing high BMI in key years, based on the prevalence trends
shown in Figures 1.1 and 1.2. By 2030, over 2.9 billion adults are likely to be living with high BMI, including 1.1
billion adults (487 million men and 643 million women) living with obesity (BMI 30kg/m2 and above). It is notable
that the number of adults living with obesity class II (BMI 35kg/m2 and above) will approach 0.4 billion by 2030, and
that the majority will be women. These projections have special relevance to the development of health service
resources, with two in every three adults with BMI >35kg/m2 expected to be living in middle- and lower-income
countries (see Tables 1.8 to 1.11).
Table 1.1: Global estimates and projected numbers and prevalence of men and women
(aged 20+) living with high BMI, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
570m
26%
164m
7%
51m
2%
786m
36%
2015
665m
28%
203m
8%
69m
3%
936m
39%
2030
966m
33%
346m
12%
141m
5%
1,453m
50%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
518m
23%
203m
9%
106m
5%
826m
37%
2015
592m
24%
244m
10%
133m
5%
968m
40%
2030
834m
28%
399m
14%
244m
8%
1,477m
50%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
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1.2
Numbers and prevalence of high BMI in adults by WHO region
The World Health Organization operates through regional offices so we have calculated the number and
prevalence of adults living with high BMI in each region, based on the data from the NCD-RisC estimates and the
new World Obesity projections up to 2030.
Table 1.2: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the African
Region, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
31m
15%
7.4m
4%
2.5m
1%
41m
20%
2015
38m
16%
9.8m
4%
3.3m
1%
51m
21%
2030
67m
18%
21m
6%
8.2m
2%
96m
26%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
40m
19%
17m
8%
9.3m
4%
66m
31%
2015
49m
20%
22m
9%
12.5m
5%
84m
34%
2030
91m
24%
47m
13%
29m
8%
167m
45%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
Table 1.3: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the Region
of the Americas, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
117m
38%
53m
17%
23m
8%
193m
63%
2015
126m
38%
62m
19%
29m
9%
217m
66%
2030
144m
37%
92m
23%
51m
13%
287m
73%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
98m
31%
55m
17%
40m
12%
193m
60%
2015
107m
31%
64m
19%
49m
14%
220m
64%
2030
131m
32%
91m
22%
85m
21%
307m
75%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
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Table 1.4: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the Eastern
Mediterranean Region, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
53m
31%
20m
12%
6.6m
4%
80m
47%
2015
63m
33%
27m
15%
9.9m
5%
100m
53%
2030
97m
37%
51m
19%
24m
9%
172m
65%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
46m
29%
27m
17%
15m
10%
88m
56%
2015
53m
30%
34m
19%
21m
12%
108m
61%
2030
77m
31%
61m
25%
44m
18%
182m
74%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
Table 1.5: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the
European Region, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
131m
41%
48m
15%
13.3m
4%
192m
60%
2015
136m
41%
53m
16%
16m
5%
205m
62%
2030
141m
40%
65m
18%
25m
7%
231m
65%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
101m
28%
52m
14%
28m
8%
181m
50%
2015
102m
28%
54m
15%
30m
8%
186m
51%
2030
103m
27%
57m
15%
38m
10%
198m
52%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
Table 1.6: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the South-
East Asia Region, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
78m
14%
12.4m
2%
2.6m
<1%
93m
16%
2015
107m
17%
19m
3%
3.9m
<1%
130m
20%
2030
221m
28%
47m
6%
11.3m
1%
279m
35%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
98m
18%
25m
5%
6.7m
1%
130m
24%
2015
127m
21%
36m
6%
10.2m
2%
173m
29%
2030
231m
30%
83m
11%
26m
3%
340m
44%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
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Table 1.7: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the Western
Pacific Region, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
161m
25%
24m
4%
3.8m
1%
189 m
30%
2015
195m
28%
33m
5%
6.7m
1%
235m
34%
2030
294m
39%
69m
9%
22m
3%
385m
51%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
134m
20%
26m
4%
5.5m
<1%
166m
24%
2015
153m
22%
33m
5%
8.2m
1%
194m
28%
2030
199m
26%
57m
8%
21m
3%
277m
37%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
1.3
Numbers and prevalence of high BMI in adults by World Bank income
groups
While the WHO regional figures indicate patterns that may reflect cultural as well as economic differences, the
World Bank has classified countries into four income levels based on their gross national income per capita. We
have calculated the numbers and prevalence of adults living with high BMI for each income level based on the data
from the NCD-RisC estimates and the World Obesity projections to 2030. High income countries appear to be
showing a plateau in their prevalence of overweight (BMI 25-<30 kg/m2) that is not observed in the other income
groups. Still, the overall prevalence of high BMI continues to rise in all income groups, with marked rises in the
prevalence of obesity class II and above (BMI 35 kg/m2 and above).
Table 1.8: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the World
Bank Low Income Group, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
14.3m
13%
3.4m
3%
1.0m
1%
19m
17%
2015
17m
14%
4.3m
4%
1.3m
1%
23m
19%
2030
35m
17%
11.5m
6%
4.6m
2%
51m
25%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
17m
15%
6.0m
5%
2.6m
2%
26m
22%
2015
22m
17%
8.0m
6%
3.6m
3%
34m
26%
2030
46m
22%
21m
10%
11.1m
5%
78m
37%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
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Table 1.9: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the World
Bank Low-Middle Income Group, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
118m
17%
27m
4%
7.1m
1%
152m
22%
2015
156m
19%
38m
5%
10.7m
1%
205m
25%
2030
301m
28%
87m
8%
29m
3%
417m
39%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
134m
19%
45m
6%
20m
3%
199m
28%
2015
171m
22%
62m
8%
28m
4%
261m
34%
2030
304m
29%
135m
13%
66m
6%
505m
48%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
Table 1.10: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the World
Bank Upper-Middle Income Group, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
250m
28%
58m
6%
13.5m
2%
322m
36%
2015
296m
31%
76m
8%
20m
2%
392m
41%
2030
424m
39%
140m
13%
51m
5%
615m
57%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
230m
25%
81m
8%
34m
4%
345m
37%
2015
260m
27%
100m
19%
45m
5%
405m
51%
2030
338m
31%
161m
15%
88m
8%
587m
54%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
Table 1.11: Numbers and prevalence of adults (age 20+) living with high BMI in the World
Bank High Income Group, 2010, 2015 and 2030
Men
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
187m
38%
76m
15%
30m
6%
293m
59%
2015
195m
38%
85m
16%
36m
7%
316m
61%
2030
205m
37%
107m
19%
57m
10%
369m
66%
Women
BMI 25-<30 kg/m2
BMI 30-<35 kg/m2
BMI 35+ kg/m2
All high BMI
2010
136m
26%
70m
14%
49m
9%
255m
49%
2015
139m
26%
74m
14%
56m
10%
269m
50%
2030
146m
25%
82m
14%
78m
14%
306m
53%
Source: NCD-RisC (2024), UN population estimates (2024), and World Obesity Federation projections
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Lifetime risk of high BMI
The likelihood of having a high BMI rises with age, so that by the age of 65 or 70 years, a significant proportion of
the population will have experienced high BMI during their lifetime. In the majority of countries, the adult lifetime
risk of high BMI in 2022 exceeded 50% and in many countries, it exceeded 80%.
The prevalence of obesity in adults reported in the previous sections includes adults of all ages from 20 years to
over 85 years. However, it is well established that the risk of obesity increases in the first few decades of adulthood,
so that by middle-age the proportion of adults living with overweight or obesity is higher than the overall national
average. The NCD-RisC estimates for individual countries show prevalence levels in 5-year age groups. We have
extracted the maximum prevalence level at any point in the age range 20-85 years (i.e. the highest prevalence in
any age group) as a conservative, first-order estimate of the risk of developing a high BMI at any point in a lifetime.
(The figures are likely to be conservative because those adults with high BMI in the peak age do not include adults
who have yet to experience high BMI, or who have reduced their BMI from an earlier high level: see Annex 1,
Methods and data sources.)
For the large majority of countries, the maximum prevalence occurs in the age range 40-65 years for men, and 40-
70 years for women. As Figures 1.3 and 1.4 indicate, a significant proportion of the world’s population are likely to
experience overweight or obesity during their lifetime. In the majority of countries (147 out of 200) the adult lifetime
risk of high BMI in 2022 exceeded 50% and in many countries (62) it exceeded 80%.
In high-income countries, the maximum prevalence levels tend to be higher and among older adults, while they
tend to be lower and among younger adults in middle- and lower-income countries. The maximum prevalence
estimates are shown below in map form (and listed by country in Annex 2).
Figure 1.3: Estimated lifetime risk of high BMI during adulthood for men
Maximum prevalence (%) of BMI 25kg/m2 or more during adulthood, 2022 data
Key n 0-20% n 20-40% n 40-60% n 60-80% n 80-100%
Source: World Obesity Federation analyses of NCD-RisC (2024) data for 2022
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Figure 1.4: Estimated lifetime risk of high BMI during adulthood for women
Maximum prevalence (%) of BMI 25kg/m2 or more during adulthood, 2022 data
Key n 0-20% n 20-40% n 40-60% n 60-80% n 80-100%
Source: World Obesity Federation analyses of NCD-RisC (2024) data for 2022
In addition, we present the maximum prevalence of BMI 35kg/m2 or more during adulthood to tell us the estimated
lifetime risk of obesity class II and above (Figures 1.5 and 1.6, and Annex 2). For health services where a BMI of
35kg/m2 or greater is currently a condition for referral for clinical intervention, these prevalence figures provide a
conservative estimate of the proportion of the adult population likely to need medical intervention at some point
during their lifetimes, based on 2022 prevalence data. For many countries (121 or 60.5% of countries) this exceeds
10% of all adults, and for some countries (36 or 18% of countries) more than 20% of all adults are likely to have class
II obesity in their lifetime.
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Figure 1.5: Estimated lifetime risk of BMI 35kg/m2 or higher during adulthood for men
Maximum prevalence (%) of BMI 35kg/m2 or more during adulthood, 2022 data
Key n 0-10% n 10-20% n 20-30% n 30-40% n >40%
Source: World Obesity Federation analyses of NCD-RisC (2024) data for 2022
Figure 1.6: Estimated lifetime risk of BMI 35kg/m2 or higher during adulthood for women
Maximum prevalence (%) of BMI 35kg/m2 or more during adulthood, 2022 data
Key n 0-10% n 10-20% n 20-30% n 30-40% n >40%
Source: World Obesity Federation analyses of NCD-RisC (2024) data for 2022
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The implications from these analyses are:
1)
that a larger fraction of the population is affected by obesity and its health consequences than is suggested
in studies based on current BMI alone (Stokes et al, 2017), and
2)
BMI histories should form part of health surveillance of the obesity epidemic for a full evaluation of the
effects of obesity on ill health and premature death.
Section 2
Non-communicable
diseases and high BMI
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Section 2: Non-communicable diseases
and high BMI
Over 17 million people aged under 70 years died from NCDs in 2021, and 11 million
of these deaths were attributable to known avoidable risks. A high BMI accounted
for 15% of these preventable premature deaths. This rises considerably for specific
NCDs, such as type 2 diabetes, for which 55% of preventable premature deaths are
attributable to high BMI.
Similarly, living with chronic ill health from NCDs is also linked to high BMI: 27% of the 161 million adult person-
years of avoidable ill health from NCDs in 2021 can be attributed to high BMI.
In addition to the World Health Assembly 2025 target of reducing premature mortality from four major NCDs by
25%, the Sustainable Development Goals added a target to ‘reduce by one third premature mortality from non-
communicable diseases through prevention and treatment’. On present trends, neither target is likely to be met.
High BMI plays a significant role in perpetuating the risk of non-communicable disease and it is unlikely that targets
will be met without action on overweight and obesity.
The 2025 target NCDs are diabetes, cardiovascular disease (including heart disease and stroke), cancers and
chronic respiratory diseases. The last is primarily a result of air pollution and tobacco smoking, but the risk of
suffering from the other priority NCDs is significantly increased in individuals living with a high BMI. A high BMI is
defined as a BMI of 25 kg/m2 or greater.
Two measures are reported in this section of the Atlas:
1)
Premature death (before age 70 years) due to NCDs: Variations between countries and regions may
primarily reflect the availability and access to medical interventions alongside the rising incidence of
disease.
2)
Adult years living with disability/ill health (YLD) due to NCDs: Variations between countries may primarily
reflect the level of exposure to risk (e.g. the causes of weight gain, poor diet or physical inactivity)
alongside improved access to medical interventions.
High BMI contributes to a wide range of conditions
In this Atlas, we focus on four major NCDs: cancers, ischaemic heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
These key NCDs are the targets for improvement under the World Health Assembly 2025 targets (along with
chronic respiratory disease, which is mostly attributable to tobacco use and air pollution). A high BMI is also a
risk factor for developing several additional NCDs including liver disease, kidney disease and musculoskeletal
disorders (including osteoarthritis and chronic back pain), and contributes to neurological disorders
(dementia, Alzheimer’s) and poor mental health (including depression). High BMI is also a risk factor for
communicable diseases: for example, increasing the severity of ill health following infection with SARS-CoV-2.
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2.1
Global trends in NCDs
As noted, there is little likelihood of meeting the World Health Assembly’s global targets for 2025 or the SDG
targets for 2030, which require substantial reductions in premature deaths from major NCDs. As Figure 2.1 shows,
the trends for death rates (per 100,000 population) for the four NCDs we focus on in this Atlas have remained
virtually unchanged since the targets were set. This implies that access to treatment services were not improving
significantly during the period shown, or were being overtaken by rising numbers of incidents.
Figure 2.1: Deaths per 100,000 of people aged under 70 years for four NCDs, 2010-2021
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Key n Cancers n Ischaemic heart disease n Stroke n Type 2 diabetes
Source: Institute for Health Metrics (2024)
Furthermore, the trends for the numbers of adults living with ill health due to the major NCDs (Figure 2.2) show a
similar constant rate per 100,000 adults, with the exception of type 2 diabetes, which shows a significant rise over
the period. This suggests that the exposure to the risk factors leading to the development of these diseases has
not reduced, and in the case of diabetes is increasing. A failure to adequately address the continued rise in the
prevalence of high BMI is likely to be a major contributor to these trends.
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Figure 2.2: Person-years lived with ill health (rate per 100,000 adults over age 20 years),
2010-2021
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Key n Cancers n Ischaemic heart disease n Stroke n Type 2 diabetes
Source: Institute for Health Metrics (2024)
2.2
The relative importance of high BMI in the likelihood of developing four
major NCDs
A paper by Zhou et al (2024) found the number of deaths and years lived with a disease that could have been
prevented with reduced prevalence of high BMI more than doubled over the three decades 1990-2021. In this
section, we use the same database to look at high BMI and other risk factors for the development of chronic
diseases, primarily four of the major NCDs: cancers, ischaemic heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. The tables
below show that high BMI ranks among the major risk factors for both premature death (Tables 2.1 and 2.2) and for
years lived with ill health (Tables 2.3 and 2.4).
It is important to note that the risk factors for disease are not exclusive. This means that (a) the different risk
factors may enhance each other’s effects, and (b) the risk factors may be causally associated with each other.
For example, a high BMI raises the likelihood of high blood pressure, while several dietary risks can increase
the likelihood of both high blood pressure and high BMI.
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Table 2.1: Ranking of the top 15 risk factors for premature deaths from four major NCDs,
2021
Rank
Cancers
Ischaemic Heart Disease Stroke
Type 2 Diabetes
1
Tobacco
High systolic blood
pressure
High systolic blood
pressure
High fasting plasma
glucose
2
High alcohol use
High LDL cholesterol
Air pollution
High body-mass index
3
Air pollution
Air pollution
Tobacco
Air pollution
4
High body-mass index
Tobacco
Diet high in sodium
Tobacco
5
Occupational risks
Diet low in whole grains
High LDL cholesterol
Diet high in processed
meat
6
High fasting plasma
glucose
High body-mass index
Kidney dysfunction
Non-optimal temperature
7
Diet high in red meat
High fasting plasma
glucose
Diet low in fruits
Low physical activity
8
Diet low in whole grains
Kidney dysfunction
High fasting plasma
glucose
Diet low in whole grains
9
Diet low in milk
Diet low in omega-6
polyunsaturated fatty
acids
Non-optimal temperature Diet low in fruits
10
Diet low in calcium
Diet low in fruits
High alcohol use
Diet high in red meat
11
Diet high in sodium
Diet low in nuts and
seeds
High body-mass index
Diet high in sugar-
sweetened beverages
12
Drug use
Diet low in seafood
omega-3 fatty acids
Diet low in fibre
High alcohol use
13
Diet low in fruits
Diet high in sodium
Diet low in whole grains
Diet low in vegetables
14
Diet low in vegetables
Diet low in fibre
Diet low in vegetables
Diet low in fibre
15
Low physical activity
Non-optimal temperature Low physical activity
Source: Institute for Health Metrics (2024)
It is notable how many of the risk factors for premature deaths from cancer, ischaemic heart disease, stroke and
type 2 diabetes are causally related to each other, especially to high BMI. It is also striking how much the risk factors
overlap across the four NCDs. This reinforces the argument that successful action on global NCDs requires cohesive
action across disease groups. Obesity is one of the few NCDs among the ranking of “risk factors” for major NCDs.
Therefore, halting and reducing obesity prevalence is critical for achieving global NCD targets.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation has also provided estimates of the extent to which specific numbers
of deaths and years with ill health can be attributed to various risk factors, including high BMI. Table 2.2 shows that
15% of all premature NCD deaths which can be attributed to risk factors are attributable to high BMI. This rises to
55% of deaths from type 2 diabetes.
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Table 2.2: Estimated number of premature deaths from NCDs, 2021
Deaths
Deaths from known
risks …
… of which high
BMI
High BMI as % of
deaths from known
risks
Cancers
5.0m
2.1m
0.2m
9%
Ischaemic heart
disease
3.2m
3.0m
0.5m
16%
Stroke
2.4m
2.1m
0.1m
7%
Type 2 Diabetes
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
55%
Other NCDs
6.0m
2.8m
0.4m
16%
All NCDs
17.3m
10.7m
1.6m
15%
Source: World Obesity Federation analysis of data from the Institute for Health Metrics (2024)
The data in column 4 of Table 2.2 (premature deaths attributable to high BMI) can also be shown as a stacked
graphic (Figure 2.3). Here, we can see how over 1.6 million premature deaths from NCDs are attributable to high
BMI.
Figure 2.3: Estimated impact of high BMI on the number of premature deaths from NCDs,
2021
0
0.2M
0.4M
0.6M
0.8M
1M
1.2M
1.4M
1.6M
Key n Type 2 diabetes n Stroke n Ischaemic heart disease n Cancers n Other NCDs
Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (2024) (estimates for 2021)
As well as looking at the ranking of risk factors for premature deaths from cancers, ischaemic heart disease, stroke
and type 2 diabetes, we can also look at the equivalent ranking for years living with ill health due to these diseases.
Table 2.3 shows how high BMI features second for both cancers and type 2 diabetes, while also sitting in the top 10
for ischaemic heart disease and stroke.
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Table 2.3: Ranking of the top 15 risk factors for adult years living with ill health due to four
major NCDs, 2021
Rank
Cancers
Ischaemic Heart Disease Stroke
Type 2 Diabetes
1
Tobacco
High systolic blood
pressure
High systolic blood
pressure
High fasting plasma
glucose
2
High body-mass index
High LDL cholesterol
High LDL cholesterol
High body-mass index
3
Diet high in red meat
Air pollution
Air pollution
Air pollution
4
High alcohol use
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco
5
High fasting plasma
glucose
High fasting plasma
glucose
High fasting plasma
glucose
Diet high in processed
meat
6
Diet low in whole grains
Diet low in whole grains
Diet high in sodium
Diet low in whole grains
7
Diet low in milk
Kidney dysfunction
Kidney dysfunction
Low physical activity
8
Occupational risks
High body-mass index
High body-mass index
Diet high in red meat
9
Air pollution
Diet low in omega-6
polyunsaturated fatty
acids
Other environmental risks Diet high in sugar-
sweetened beverages
10
Low physical activity
Diet high in sodium
High alcohol use
Diet low in fruits
11
Diet high in processed
meat
Diet low in nuts and
seeds
Diet low in fruits
High alcohol use
12
Diet low in calcium
Diet low in seafood
omega-3 fatty acids
Diet low in whole grains
Diet low in fibre
13
Diet high in sodium
Diet low in fruits
Low physical activity
Diet low in vegetables
14
Other environmental risks Other environmental risks Diet low in fibre
15
Drug use
Diet low in fibre
Diet low in vegetables
Source: Institute for Health Metrics (2024)
As with the leading risk factors for premature deaths from the listed NCDs, it is notable how many of the risk factors
for living with ill health are causally related to each other, especially to high BMI. There is also significant overlap
of the major risk factors across the four NCDs again. It is clear that reducing ill health and death from key NCDs
requires cohesive action across disease groups.
Table 2.4 provides estimates of the extent to which specific numbers of years with ill health can be attributed to
various risk factors, including high BMI. Overall, 27% of adult years living with ill health from NCDs which can be
attributed to risk factors are attributable to high BMI. This rises to 55% of years living with ill health from type 2
diabetes. Figure 2.4 depicts the years living with ill health attributable to high BMI as a stacked graphic and shows
how over 40 million adult person-years of ill health from NCDs are attributable to high BMI.
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Table 2.4: Estimated number (millions) of adult-years living with ill health from NCDs, 2021
Years of ill health
Years of ill health
from known risks …
… of which high
BMI
High BMI as % of
ill health from
known risks
Cancers
7.9m
2.6m
0.4m
16%
Ischaemic heart
disease
4.1m
3.7m
0.5m
14%
Stroke
14.8m
12.7m
1.1m
9%
Type 2 Diabetes
39.6m
39.6m
21.8m
55%
Other NCDs
577.8m
102.6m
20.5m
20%
All NCDs
644.2m
161.1m
44.3m
27%
Source: World Obesity Federation analysis of data from the Institute for Health Metrics (2024)
Figure 2.4: Estimated impact of high BMI on the number of adult person-years lived with
NCD-related ill health, 2021
0
5M
10M
15M
20M
25M
30M
35M
40M
45M
Key n Type 2 diabetes n Stroke n Ischaemic heart disease n Cancers n Other NCDs
Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (2024)
2.3
Premature deaths and adult years of ill health attributable to high BMI
by WHO region
The number of premature deaths and adult years lived with ill health caused by select NCDs and attributable to
high BMI are shown for each WHO region in Figures 2.5 and 2.6.
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Figure 2.5: Regional differences in the numbers of premature deaths attributable to high
BMI, 2021
African Region
Eastern Mediterranean Region European Region
Region of the Americas South-East Asia Region
Western Pacific Region
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
250k
300k
Key n Type 2 diabetes n Stroke n Ischaemic heart disease n Cancers n Other NCDs
Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (2024)
Figure 2.6: Regional differences in the years of ill health among adults attributable to high
BMI, 2021
African Region
Eastern Mediterranean Region European Region
Region of the Americas South-East Asia Region
Western Pacific Region
0
2M
4M
6M
8M
10M
Key n Type 2 diabetes n Stroke n Ischaemic heart disease n Cancers n Other NCDs
Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (2024)
Thousands
Millions
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Premature deaths and years of ill health by World Bank income level
By far the greatest number of premature deaths attributable to high BMI are in lower and upper middle-income
countries – indicating poor levels of treatment available. This is illustrated in Figure 2.7.
Figure 2.7: National income levels and premature deaths attributable to high BMI, 2021
World Bank Low Income
World Bank Lower Middle Income
World Bank Upper Middle Income
World Bank High Income
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
500k
600k
Key n Type 2 diabetes n Stroke n Ischaemic heart disease n Cancers n Other NCDs
Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (2024)
Figure 2.8 indicates that large numbers of person-years lived with ill health can be attributed to high BMI, especially
in upper-middle and high income countries, indicating accessible treatment but poor prevention.
Figure 2.8: National income levels and years of ill health among adults attributable to high
BMI, 2021
World Bank Low Income
World Bank Lower Middle Income
World Bank Upper Middle Income
World Bank High Income
0
2M
4M
6M
8M
10M
12M
14M
16M
Key n Type 2 diabetes n Stroke n Ischaemic heart disease n Cancers n Other NCDs
Source: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (2024)
Thousands
Millions
Section 3
Changing systems,
healthier lives
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Section 3: Changing systems,
healthier lives
Sections 1 and 2 have outlined the scale of the challenge we face and have emphasised
the role of obesity in deaths and diseases related to other major NCDs. It is clear that
achieving the WHO and SDG targets for obesity and NCDs requires urgent action
– both on policy, to address multiple risk factors, as well as in healthcare to ensure
people living with obesity and other NCDs can access the services they need. To halt
the rise of obesity and associated NCDs, we need to critically examine underlying
systems and implement policy and system changes to address the major gaps.
This section provides an overview of the types of policies needed to address obesity and NCDs, as well as national
level data of the indicators we can use to monitor progress and demand action. The second part presents a
new multisector framework from WHO (part of the Technical Package to Stop Obesity) with priority actions and
recommended interventions, selected for their proven impact and cost effectiveness, which can help accelerate
action on obesity and NCDs.
3.1
Health systems
Evidence of health systems’ readiness to provide access to NCD prevention and management services can be
inferred from available data on the rates of premature deaths from NCDs and on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes
that is untreated. National estimates of these indicators from the WHO Global Health Observatory are given in the
tables at the end of this section. The distribution of untreated Type 2 diabetes across regions can be seen in the
map Figure 3.1.
This graphic illustrates that the vast majority of the world’s population live in countries where over 30% of type 2
diabetes patients are not being treated for the disease (see data in Table 3.1 at the end of this section). Exceptions
to this are Belgium, Costa Rica, Finland, Jordan, Poland and Portugal. This map also shows the differences in access
to treatment between countries, with patients in low- and middle-income countries (for example in Africa and Asia)
much less likely to be receiving treatment for type 2 diabetes. As shown in Section 1, it is in these regions that
obesity, and the prevalence of obesity-related NCDs like type 2 diabetes, are rising fastest.
World Obesity Day 2025
Underlying the global rise in obesity rates are failing systems: health systems that are ill-equipped to care
for people with obesity and perpetuate bias and stigma; food systems where multinational corporations
produce unhealthy food and then spend billions advertising it to people; political systems that are based
on outdated health data and an oversimplified obesity narrative; planning and transport systems that
discourage people from active travel and being physically active.
We must work together to call for change to these systems, and people living with obesity are leading this
call.
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Figure 3.1: Global distribution of untreated type 2 diabetes, 2022
Percentage of adults with type 2 diabetes who are not being treated
Key n 10-30% n 30-40% n 40-50% n 50-60% n 60-70% n 70-80% n >80%
Source: WHO Global Health Observatory 2024 (data for 2022)
In Tables 3.1 and 3.2 we present indicators to understand the capacity of health systems (measured through the
UHC NCD Index) as well as the outcomes they deliver (percentage of people with diabetes who are untreated and
percentage of people with NCDs dying prematurely). We also document which countries have national guidelines/
protocols/standards for the management of overweight/obesity and for NCD management in primary care (see
Section 3.4).
Data on the coverage of obesity services globally is currently not collected but barriers to access are widespread
across countries of all income levels. World Obesity’s ‘Management and Advocacy for Providers, Patients and
Systems’ (MAPPS) project found many barriers to treatment that need to be addressed to strengthen health
systems to address obesity, see Figure 3.2 (Jackson Leach et al, 2024). These challenges are now being explored
further in the project’s second phase that aims to improve understanding of the global obesity policy and care
landscape, including an analysis of differences across countries, regions, and income levels.
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Figure 3.2: Global barriers to treatment
Lack of political will, interest and action
Lack of training and trained HCPs
High cost of out-of-pocket payments
Poor health literacy and behaviour
Obesity not recognised as a disease
Lack of financial investment into obesity
Stigma
Food cost and availability
Cultural norms/traditions
Lack of evidence, monitoring and research
Last updated October 2019 by the World Obesity Federation; based on 274 responses
3.2
Healthy environments
Regular physical activity is an important part of obesity prevention and management. It can also decrease the risk
of developing hypertension, several types of cancer, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart attacks, as well
as help prevent dementia and depression (WHO, 2018). Yet many people live in environments that do not promote
physical activity and globally the world is not meeting minimum physical activity levels (see Figures 3.3 and 3.4).
“Physical activity refers to all [body] movement. Popular ways to be active include walking, cycling,
wheeling, sports, active recreation, and play, and can be done at any level of skill and for enjoyment by
everybody. Yet, current global estimates show one in three adults and 81% of adolescents do not do
enough physical activity. Furthermore, as countries develop economically, levels of inactivity increase
and can be as high as 70%, while sitting time and screen time as forms of sedentary time increase due to
changing transport patterns, increased use of technology for work and recreation, cultural values.”
WHO, 2024
WHO recommends a series of actions to change environments in the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity,
including: strengthening policies to promote active transport; improving access to public and green open spaces;
and providing programmes to support participation in physical activity by all people of diverse abilities (WHO,
2024). Implementing tax incentives and subsidies to promote physical activity (for example, tax-free salary sacrifice
schemes for bicycles, reduced tax on sporting goods, subsidies for extracurricular physical activity programmes,
etc.) can also help enable people to reduce or manage the health risks around obesity and other NCDs.
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National estimates of insufficient physical activity for adults are given in the country scorecards at the end of this
Atlas. The distribution across regions can be seen in the maps at Figures 3.3 and 3.4.
Figure 3.3: Proportion of men with insufficient physical activity, 2022
Key n <10% n 10-20% n 20-30% n 30-40% n 40-50% n >50%
Figure 3.4: Proportion of women with insufficient physical activity, 2022
Key n <10% n 10-20% n 20-30% n 30-40% n 40-50% n >50%
Source: WHO Global Health Observatory 2024 (data for 2022)
As revealed by these graphics, in countries where there is a gender difference in the percentage of adults with
insufficient physical activity, the proportion of women is always higher than men. This highlights the need for
gender-responsive policies and programmes, as part of efforts to promote and safeguard the rights of all people,
of all ages, that encourage equitable access to engage in regular physical activity, according to ability. In Tables
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3.2 and 3.3 we document the existence of national guidelines for physical activity and the management of physical
inactivity, as well as if the country has any tax incentives to promote physical activity (also see summary in Section
3.4).
3.3
Food systems
The global rise in obesity since 2010 illustrated in Section 1 is strongly correlated with the increased consumption
of unhealthy foods. In particular, it has been linked with the shift to diets high in ultra processed food (‘UPFs’) during
the same period and the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (Lane et al, 2024). Besides increasing the risk
of overweight and obesity, recent analyses suggest that the high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages alone
contributes to over 2 million type 2 diabetes cases and over 1 million cardiovascular disease cases annually (Lara-
Castor et al, 2025).
Estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN suggest that the consequences of consuming
diets rich in highly processed foods and low in plant-based foods are costing the world over $6 trillion annually
in poor health, along with further costs to the environment and to social well-being (FAO et al, 2024). Figure 3.5
shows the impact of diets high in processed foods globally on health costs.
Figure 3.5: Estimated health costs due to diets high in processed foods, 2024
Health costs per capita, in US$ purchase-power parity adjusted
Key n <10 n 10-50 n 50-200 n 200-500 n 500-1000 n >1000
Source: The State of Food and Agriculture 2024. FAO: Rome, and UN population estimates for 2024.
As demonstrated in Table 2.1 (excerpt below), many risk factors related to unhealthy diets are associated with
premature deaths from NCDs, highlighting the need for strong food system policies that will simultaneously
address overweight and obesity.
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Top diet-related risk factors for premature deaths from NCDs
•
Diet high in sodium
•
Diet low in whole grains
•
Diet high in processed meat
•
Diet high in sugar-sweetened beverages
•
Diet low in fruit and vegetables
3.4
Country comparisons: systems readiness
Using the latest data available, we report on national ‘systems readiness’ to address obesity through 13 indicators
(see below) including: evidence of national health systems’ ability to provide treatment for obesity and NCDs; to
monitor progress towards meeting the national targets; and to implement policies for prevention and management.
The full dataset can be found in Tables 3.1 to 3.3.
Overall, only one country (Tonga) said ‘yes’ to as many as 12 of the 13 combined indicators, while a further five
countries (Mexico, India, United Kingdom, Finland and Malaysia) said ‘yes’ to 11 of the 13 indicators. 67 countries
had none or only one of the 13 indicators scored as ‘yes’.
3.4a Public health system readiness indicators
National guidelines/standards for:
National adult survey in the last 5 years on:
Management of high BMI: Existence of evidence-
based national guidelines/protocols/standards for the
management of overweight/obesity
Overweight and obesity: Evidence of a recent, national
adult risk factor survey covering overweight and obesity
Physical activity: Existence of national guidelines for
physical activity
Unhealthy diet: Evidence of a recent, national adult risk
factor survey covering unhealthy diet
Management of physical inactivity: Existence of
evidence-based national guidelines/protocols/standards
for the management of physical inactivity
Physical inactivity: Evidence of a recent, national adult
risk factor survey covering physical inactivity
NCD management in primary care: Existence of
evidence-based national guidelines/protocols/standards
for the management of major NCDs through a primary
care approach
STEPS or health examination: Evidence of a STEPwise
approach to NCD risk factor surveillance (STEPS) survey
or a comprehensive health examination survey every 5
years
We collated the latest data from 2021 across eight indicators (see above) from the WHO Global Health
Observatory. Concerningly, a third of the world – 67 out of 194 countries – had one or less indicator in place.
The majority of these countries are in Sub-Saharan Africa alongside those affected by conflict (Pakistan, Syria
and Myanmar) and small island developing states where obesity and NCD rates are rising fast. Only 13 countries
answered ‘yes’ to all indicators: Belarus, Bhutan, Canada, China, Finland, Iran, Malaysia, Russian Federation, Tonga,
Turkey, Turkmenistan,United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
However, it is important to note that the existence of guidelines or standards is not the same as implementation.
Political, technical and resource challenges may hinder governments’ capacity to implement recommended actions.
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Similarly, evidence of recent surveys does not mean that the data is necessarily utilised by policy makers and there
may be a ‘knowledge-action gap’. This highlights the important role of civil society in all countries to demand
accountability around public health measures to address obesity and NCDs.
3.4b Policy readiness indicators
Using WHO databases (GIFNA, 2024 and Global Health Obeservatory, 2024) we collated the latest data (also from
2021) on the existence of five policies to promote healthy diets and physical activity:
1)
Taxes on SSBs: Existence of tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
2)
Taxes on HFSS foods: Existence of tax on foods high in fats, saturated fats, sugars or salt
3)
Subsidies on healthier foods: Existence of price subsidies for healthy foods.
4)
Restrictions on marketing foods to children: Existence of policies to restrict children’s exposure to the
promotional marketing of less healthy foods.
5)
Taxes to promote physical activity: Existence of tax incentives to promote physical activity
We found that no country had all five of the policies and actions in place and only 17 countries had three or four.
Alarmingly, 126 countries had either one policy or no policies at all in place to prevent obesity. These countries
are mainly low-and middle-income countries. Several OECD countries are also not taking adequate policy action
on obesity. On the other hand, most of the 17 countries with three or four policies in place are low- and middle-
income: with four out of five indicators – India, Mexico, Seychelles, and Tonga; with three out of five indicators –
Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Ecuador, Fiji, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Malaysia, Maldives, Portugal, Samoa, Tuvalu, and
United Kingdom.
While the existence of multiple policies is to be celebrated, the implementation and effectiveness of food system
policies can be hindered by interference from multinational corporations (Slater et al, 2024). It is essential that
policymaking is free from conflicts of interest between policymakers and the food industry (Cullerton et al, 2024).
Food industry tactics including lobbying and blocking policies are a major barrier to comprehensive action on
obesity in countries of all income levels (Chavez-Ugalde, 2021). The fact that countries like Mexico, India and
Brazil have food system policies to prevent obesity is testament to the role of civil society in advocating for, and
successfully demanding, change.
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It is crucial to understand that any number of these policies alone, or those focused on one system alone, will
not be enough to reduce obesity and NCDs. As obesity has many complex and often interrelated causes, a
comprehensive policy approach catalysing multi-sectoral action across health systems, food systems, communities
and the environments in which people live and work is needed.
The data presented in this Atlas is intended to help mobilise change across these systems and societies. The rising
rates of obesity and NCDs signal the urgent need for coordinated, multi-sectoral action to address this growing
public health crisis.
The newly launched WHO Technical Package to Stop Obesity (WHO, 2025) offers evidence-based interventions
designed to enable healthier environments, empower individuals with knowledge and skills, and transform health
systems to provide equitable and high-quality services. This comprehensive approach underscores the need to
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address the environmental, societal, and structural determinants of health that contribute to obesity. The package
serves as a vital resource for countries seeking to develop integrated responses to obesity prevention and control.
At its core, the WHO Technical Package outlines three strategic areas for transformation:
1)
Adapting environments to enable healthy lifestyles: This pillar focuses on creating supportive
environments where healthy choices become easier and more accessible. Key measures include:
• Promoting breastfeeding and supporting mothers through appropriate policies.
• Reformulating food products to reduce unhealthy ingredients, such as salt, sugar, and trans fats.
• Regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages, especially those targeting children.
• Establishing and enforcing healthy public food procurement policies, ensuring that schools, hospitals,
and public institutions provide nutritious food options.
• Fostering active environments by creating safe spaces for walking, cycling, and recreational activities.
2)
Creating knowledge, motivation, and skills for healthy behaviour: Public education and awareness
campaigns are critical for promoting healthier behaviours. This strategic area includes:
• Conducting mass media campaigns to raise awareness about the benefits of a healthy diet and physical
activity.
• Providing community-based programs that empower individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles.
• Offering tailored educational initiatives for specific groups, such as school-based health programs and
workplace wellness initiatives.
• Supporting healthcare professionals with training and resources to effectively counsel patients on
nutrition, physical activity, and weight management.
3)
Transforming health systems: Strengthening health systems to prevent and manage obesity across the life
course is essential. Key actions include:
• Integrating obesity prevention and management services into primary healthcare settings.
• Ensuring access to equitable, high-quality care for individuals living with or at risk of obesity.
• Developing and implementing clinical guidelines for obesity management.
• Strengthening data systems to monitor and evaluate progress in obesity prevention and care.
These interventions collectively form a systems-oriented approach aimed at addressing the root causes of obesity
and supporting individuals in leading healthier lives. They highlight the interdependence of health systems,
community environments, and individual behaviour in creating lasting change. Implementing this package can help
ensure that health services are well-positioned to provide timely, culturally sensitive, and equitable care for those
living with or at risk of obesity.
As societies confront the growing challenges posed by obesity and its related health impact, the role of a systems
approach becomes even more evident. Government, civil society, and private sector must collaborate to align
health, agriculture, education, and urban planning policies toward shared health goals. Interventions should be
interlinked and mutually reinforcing to ensure sustainable improvements.
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World Obesity Day 2025’s call to action, ‘Changing systems, healthier lives’, emphasises the necessity of pulling
together sectors and strategies to implement a holistic and sustained response to obesity. Now more than ever, we
need collective, systems-driven solutions to address one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time.
Only through bold, transformative action can we create healthier, more equitable environments that support well-
being for all.
Table 3.1: National Systems Readiness Indicators: Health coverage indicators
African Region
UHC NCD index,
2021
UHC NCD index
change, 2015-2021
% people with
diabetes who are
untreated, 2022
% people with
NCDs dying aged
<70, 2019
Algeria
60.71
0%
52%
36%
Angola
53.76
5%
88%
68%
Benin
60.77
5%
88%
63%
Botswana
60.17
4%
74%
59%
Burkina Faso
54.76
7%
93%
72%
Burundi
59.39
6%
77%
71%
Cabo Verde
56.77
5%
68%
44%
Cameroon
49.14
5%
86%
70%
Central African
Republic
43.77
5%
88%
69%
Chad
58.54
6%
82%
70%
Comoros
56.05
7%
69%
65%
Congo
52.47
4%
85%
63%
Cote d’Ivoire
58.65
7%
82%
69%
Democratic Republic
of the Congo
59.59
5%
79%
62%
Equatorial Guinea
50.27
4%
80%
69%
World Obesity Day 2025
Addressing obesity is a critical step in reducing the global burden of chronic disease. The time for collective
action is now. We need to transform our health systems, so they are better equipped to provide care for
people living with obesity, and other related health issues. We need to challenge stigma in all areas of
society. We need to transform food systems to deliver healthy diets. We need a built environment that gives
people more opportunities to be active.
It’s time for us to demand change from governments, health systems, food companies, employers and
media – to fix these failing systems and to end the obesity crisis.
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African Region
UHC NCD index,
2021
UHC NCD index
change, 2015-2021
% people with
diabetes who are
untreated, 2022
% people with
NCDs dying aged
<70, 2019
Eritrea
60.09
6%
71%
56%
Eswatini
62
4%
73%
59%
Ethiopia
52.49
6%
79%
55%
Gabon
53.8
4%
81%
55%
Gambia
57.74
6%
82%
66%
Ghana
70.51
6%
80%
66%
Guinea
58.4
7%
81%
68%
Guinea-Bissau
61.51
6%
82%
70%
Kenya
50.91
6%
77%
71%
Lesotho
65.78
4%
74%
65%
Liberia
53.05
6%
86%
61%
Madagascar
45.77
10%
77%
64%
Malawi
58.77
9%
83%
66%
Mali
67.76
5%
81%
68%
Mauritania
60.5
6%
84%
59%
Mauritius
61.3
4%
44%
47%
Mozambique
49.78
7%
87%
69%
Namibia
64.71
4%
77%
54%
Niger
49.3
8%
89%
70%
Nigeria
62.66
8%
75%
69%
Rwanda
44.01
8%
82%
65%
Sao Tome and
Principe
62.61
5%
84%
57%
Senegal
55.65
6%
77%
61%
Seychelles
57.3
4%
48%
48%
Sierra Leone
54.72
9%
82%
68%
South Africa
60.66
3%
60%
63%
South Sudan
59.48
6%
77%
56%
Togo
56.9
7%
78%
70%
Uganda
54.5
6%
77%
70%
United Republic of
Tanzania
50.72
8%
85%
63%
Zambia
57.47
6%
86%
69%
Zimbabwe
66.74
4%
77%
62%
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Region of the
Americas
UHC NCD index,
2021
UHC NCD index
change, 2015-2021
% people with
diabetes who are
untreated, 2022
% people with
NCDs dying aged
<70, 2019
Antigua and
Barbuda
65.7
1%
57%
41%
Argentina
61.04
1%
45%
33%
Bahamas
66.55
0%
57%
55%
Barbados
72.18
0%
56%
28%
Belize
70.67
1%
59%
51%
Bolivia
72.92
2%
61%
35%
Brazil
75.9
3%
47%
44%
Canada
84.06
2%
33%
26%
Chile
66.54
4%
36%
31%
Colombia
75.76
3%
43%
34%
Costa Rica
84.98
3%
28%
37%
Cuba
71.21
3%
51%
33%
Dominica
59.96
1%
63%
n/a
Dominican Republic
74.7
1%
53%
43%
Ecuador
73.22
1%
62%
38%
El Salvador
79.39
2%
45%
39%
Grenada
67.68
1%
58%
42%
Guatemala
62
5%
61%
53%
Guyana
66.81
2%
56%
52%
Haiti
63.08
-1%
74%
57%
Honduras
79.22
2%
49%
43%
Jamaica
70.86
1%
62%
36%
Mexico
67.43
4%
38%
45%
Nicaragua
80.98
2%
46%
43%
Panama
73.91
3%
51%
35%
Paraguay
67.41
3%
46%
47%
Peru
70.72
1%
66%
40%
Saint Kitts and
Nevis
67.76
1%
57%
n/a
Saint Lucia
69.78
1%
63%
37%
Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines
68.62
1%
42%
45%
Suriname
68.45
2%
52%
47%
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Region of the
Americas
UHC NCD index,
2021
UHC NCD index
change, 2015-2021
% people with
diabetes who are
untreated, 2022
% people with
NCDs dying aged
<70, 2019
Trinidad and Tobago 63.91
1%
61%
45%
United States of
America
69.71
1%
34%
32%
Uruguay
65.66
3%
47%
27%
Venezuela)
80.33
4%
43%
43%
Eastern
Mediterranean
Region
UHC NCD index,
2021
UHC NCD index
change, 2015-2021
% people with
diabetes who are
untreated, 2022
% people with
NCDs dying aged
<70, 2019
Afghanistan
64.54
4%
76%
67%
Bahrain
57.31
2%
49%
54%
Djibouti
58.18
6%
77%
60%
Egypt
62.37
0%
54%
55%
Iran
68.66
2%
61%
43%
Iraq
64.02
1%
44%
55%
Jordan
58.25
0%
28%
47%
Kuwait
60.4
1%
35%
75%
Lebanon
54.16
1%
52%
42%
Libya
52.46
1%
57%
54%
Morocco
57.21
1%
62%
46%
Oman
58.2
2%
53%
50%
Pakistan
55.09
2%
73%
59%
Qatar
62.06
2%
35%
57%
Saudi Arabia
48.63
1%
49%
65%
Somalia
60.56
6%
70%
68%
Sudan
53.59
5%
62%
55%
Syrian Arab
Republic
65.42
1%
49%
48%
Tunisia
56.9
3%
47%
38%
United Arab
Emirates
60.63
1%
42%
79%
Yemen
61.59
2%
60%
62%
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European Region
UHC NCD index,
2021
UHC NCD index
change, 2015-2021
% people with
diabetes who are
untreated, 2022
% people with
NCDs dying aged
<70, 2019
Albania
59.83
4%
40%
16%
Andorra
65.11
2%
39%
n/a
Armenia
50.27
1%
70%
37%
Austria
68.82
4%
39%
20%
Azerbaijan
55.28
1%
62%
46%
Belarus
61.2
3%
44%
37%
Belgium
71.58
2%
19%
21%
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
62.37
4%
39%
30%
Bulgaria
59.09
4%
40%
30%
Croatia
61.8
1%
42%
25%
Cyprus
64.87
2%
39%
22%
Czechia
67.88
2%
37%
26%
Denmark
53.54
2%
41%
21%
Estonia
57.8
4%
47%
26%
Finland
67.02
2%
25%
20%
France
64.91
1%
52%
22%
Georgia
48.93
0%
63%
33%
Germany
73.46
3%
34%
24%
Greece
67.55
5%
31%
20%
Hungary
63.92
3%
35%
32%
Iceland
80.32
2%
36%
21%
Ireland
65.84
2%
46%
24%
Israel
71.6
1%
37%
24%
Italy
70.87
2%
44%
16%
Kazakhstan
67.16
3%
57%
47%
Kyrgyzstan
60.59
3%
69%
54%
Latvia
58.6
2%
50%
27%
Lithuania
57.65
3%
58%
25%
Luxembourg
68.75
4%
32%
23%
Malta
75.3
3%
35%
22%
Moldova
54.27
0%
48%
48%
Monaco
69.34
2%
100%
n/a
Montenegro
65.94
3%
40%
32%
Netherlands
65.58
4%
34%
22%
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European Region
UHC NCD index,
2021
UHC NCD index
change, 2015-2021
% people with
diabetes who are
untreated, 2022
% people with
NCDs dying aged
<70, 2019
North Macedonia
66.89
3%
40%
30%
Norway
65.92
4%
35%
20%
Poland
72.7
5%
26%
33%
Portugal
73.92
1%
30%
20%
Romania
68.67
3%
44%
31%
Russian Federation
62.48
2%
35%
40%
San Marino
67.59
2%
100%
n/a
Serbia
62.82
3%
40%
30%
Slovakia
66.44
1%
42%
33%
Slovenia
67.79
2%
40%
24%
Spain
68.35
2%
31%
18%
Sweden
63.84
4%
40%
16%
Switzerland
66.7
2%
40%
18%
Turkiye
65.96
0%
50%
36%
Tajikistan
52.95
1%
78%
55%
Turkmenistan
59.07
1%
87%
63%
Ukraine
64.81
3%
56%
36%
United Kingdom
68.2
2%
48%
21%
Uzbekistan
62.97
0%
73%
56%
South-East Asia
Region
UHC NCD index,
2021
UHC NCD index
change, 2015-2021
% people with
diabetes who are
untreated, 2022
% people with
NCDs dying aged
<70, 2019
Bangladesh
51.08
5%
81%
47%
Bhutan
47.09
4%
84%
38%
Democratic People’s
Republic of Korea
68.62
2%
62%
42%
India
53.78
8%
71%
54%
Indonesia
44.07
2%
77%
53%
Maldives
58.07
4%
45%
36%
Myanmar
50.3
8%
62%
57%
Nepal
46.38
8%
84%
47%
Sri Lanka
59.68
2%
59%
34%
Thailand
67.23
3%
58%
42%
Timor-Leste
47.4
5%
80%
49%
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Western Pacific
Region
UHC NCD index,
2021
UHC NCD index
change, 2015-2021
% people with
diabetes who are
untreated, 2022
% people with
NCDs dying aged
<70, 2019
Australia
71.87
-1%
35%
23%
Brunei Darussalam
66.67
1%
44%
54%
Cambodia
63.58
5%
62%
60%
China
56.26
1%
57%
37%
Cook Islands
41.97
3%
65%
n/a
Fiji
39.08
2%
73%
64%
Japan
68.74
3%
43%
15%
Kiribati
26.62
6%
75%
72%
Laos
55.84
6%
60%
60%
Malaysia
60.5
2%
58%
48%
Marshall Islands
36.44
-1%
70%
n/a
Micronesia
(Federated States
of)
15.8
2%
73%
77%
Mongolia
63.63
2%
82%
65%
Nauru
43.3
6%
56%
n/a
New Zealand
70.32
1%
44%
24%
Niue
44.79
1%
65%
n/a
Palau
38
3%
56%
n/a
Papua New Guinea
36.17
6%
77%
71%
Philippines
62.05
3%
71%
52%
Republic of Korea
75.96
4%
35%
28%
Samoa
34.36
3%
58%
59%
Singapore
77.37
1%
44%
46%
Solomon Islands
32.88
3%
84%
64%
Tonga
25.6
1%
66%
49%
Tuvalu
34.76
3%
60%
n/a
Vanuatu
32
3%
86%
68%
Vietnam
57.6
4%
70%
42%
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Table 3.2: National Systems Readiness Indicators: Public health system readiness indicators
African
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Algeria
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Angola
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Benin
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Botswana
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Burkina Faso
No
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Burundi
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Cabo Verde
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Cameroon
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Central
African
Republic
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Chad
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Comoros
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Congo
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Cote d’Ivoire
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Democratic
Republic of
the Congo
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Equatorial
Guinea
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Eritrea
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Eswatini
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Ethiopia
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Gabon
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Gambia
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Ghana
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Guinea
Yes
n/a
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Guinea-
Bissau
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Kenya
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Lesotho
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Liberia
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Madagascar
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Malawi
No
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Mali
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Mauritania
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Mauritius
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
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African
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Mozambique
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Namibia
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Niger
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Nigeria
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Rwanda
Yes
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Sao Tome
and Principe
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Senegal
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Seychelles
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Sierra Leone
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
South Africa
No
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
South Sudan
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Tanzania
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Togo
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Uganda
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Zambia
n/a
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Zimbabwe
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Region
of the
Americas
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Antigua and
Barbuda
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Argentina
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bahamas
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Barbados
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Belize
No
n/a
No
No
No
n/a
n/a
No
Bolivia
No
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Brazil
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Canada
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chile
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Colombia
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Costa Rica
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Cuba
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Dominica
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
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Region
of the
Americas
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Dominican
Republic
Yes
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Ecuador
n/a
Yes
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
El Salvador
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Grenada
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Guatemala
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Guyana
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Haiti
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Honduras
No
Don’t know
No
No
No
No
No
No
Jamaica
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Mexico
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Nicaragua
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Panama
Yes
n/a
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Paraguay
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Peru
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Saint Kitts
and Nevis
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Saint Lucia
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Saint Vincent
and the
Grenadines
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Suriname
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Trinidad and
Tobago
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
No
No
No
No
United States
of America
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Uruguay
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Venezuela
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Eastern
Med.
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Afghanistan
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Bahrain
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Djibouti
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Egypt
n/a
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Iran
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Eastern
Med.
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Iraq
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Jordan
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Kuwait
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Lebanon
Yes
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Libya
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Morocco
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Oman
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Pakistan
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Qatar
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Saudi Arabia
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Somalia
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Sudan
No
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Syrian Arab
Republic
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Tunisia
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
United Arab
Emirates
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yemen
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
European
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Albania
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Andorra
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Armenia
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Austria
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Azerbaijan
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Belarus
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Belgium
n/a
n/a
n/a
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Bulgaria
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Croatia
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Cyprus
n/a
Yes
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Czechia
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Denmark
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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European
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Estonia
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Finland
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
France
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Georgia
Yes
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Germany
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Greece
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Hungary
Yes
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Iceland
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Ireland
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Israel
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
Italy
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kazakhstan
Yes
n/a
n/a
Yes
No
No
No
No
Kyrgyzstan
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Latvia
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Lithuania
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Luxembourg
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Malta
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Moldova
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Monaco
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Montenegro
No
n/a
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
Netherlands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
North
Macedonia
No
Yes
n/a
Yes
No
No
No
No
Norway
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Poland
No
Yes
No
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Portugal
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Romania
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Russian
Federation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
San Marino
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Serbia
Yes
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Slovakia
No
n/a
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Slovenia
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Spain
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Sweden
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Switzerland
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Turkiye
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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European
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Tajikistan
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Turkmenistan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ukraine
Yes
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
United
Kingdom
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Uzbekistan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
South-
East Asia
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Bangladesh
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Bhutan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Democratic
People’s
Republic of
Korea
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
India
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Indonesia
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Maldives
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Myanmar
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Nepal
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sri Lanka
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Thailand
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Timor-Leste
No
n/a
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Western
Pacific
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Australia
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Brunei
Darussalam
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Cambodia
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
China
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cook Islands
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Fiji
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Japan
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Western
Pacific
Region
national guidelines/standards for …
national adult survey in the last 5 years …
… the
management
of high BMI
… physical
activity
… the
management
of physical
inactivity
... NCD
management
in primary
care
… covering
overweight
and obesity
... covering
unhealthy
diet
… covering
physical
inactivity
… STEPS
or health
examination
Kiribati
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Laos
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Malaysia
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Marshall
Islands
No
n/a
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Micronesia
(Federated
States of)
Yes
n/a
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Mongolia
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Nauru
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
New Zealand
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Niue
No
Don’t know
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Palau
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Papua New
Guinea
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Philippines
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Republic of
Korea
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Samoa
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Singapore
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Solomon
Islands
No
n/a
No
No
No
No
No
No
Tonga
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tuvalu
Yes
n/a
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Vanuatu
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Vietnam
Yes
n/a
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Table 3.3: National Systems Readiness Indicators: Policy readiness indicators
African Region
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Algeria
No
No
No
No
No
Angola
No
No
No
No
No
Benin
Yes
No
No
No
No
Botswana
No
No
No
No
No
Burkina Faso
No
No
No
No
No
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Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Burundi
Yes
No
n/a
No
n/a
Cabo Verde
No
No
No
No
No
Cameroon
No
No
No
No
No
Central African
Republic
No
No
No
No
No
Chad
Yes
No
n/a
No
n/a
Comoros
No
No
No
No
No
Congo
No
No
No
No
No
Cote d’Ivoire
Yes
No
No
No
No
Democratic
Republic of the
Congo
Yes
No
n/a
No
No
Equatorial
Guinea
n/a
n/a
No
No
No
Eritrea
No
No
No
No
No
Eswatini
No
No
No
No
No
Ethiopia
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Gabon
No
No
No
No
No
Gambia
Yes
No
No
No
n/a
Ghana
n/a
n/a
n/a
No
n/a
Guinea
No
No
No
No
No
Guinea-Bissau
No
No
No
No
No
Kenya
Yes
No
No
No
No
Lesotho
No
No
No
No
No
Liberia
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Madagascar
Yes
No
No
No
No
Malawi
Yes
No
n/a
No
n/a
Mali
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Mauritania
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Mauritius
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Mozambique
No
No
No
No
No
Namibia
No
No
No
No
No
Niger
Yes
No
No
No
No
Nigeria
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Rwanda
Yes
No
No
No
No
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Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Sao Tome and
Principe
Yes
No
No
No
No
Senegal
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Seychelles
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sierra Leone
No
No
No
No
No
South Africa
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
South Sudan
No
No
No
No
No
Tanzania
Yes
No
No
No
No
Togo
Yes
No
No
No
No
Uganda
Yes
No
No
No
No
Zambia
Yes
No
No
No
No
Zimbabwe
No
No
No
No
No
Region of the
Americas
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Antigua and
Barbuda
No
No
No
No
No
Argentina
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Bahamas
No
No
No
No
Yes
Barbados
Yes
No
No
No
No
Belize
Yes
No
No
No
No
Bolivia
Yes
No
No
No
No
Brazil
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Canada
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Chile
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Colombia
No
No
No
Yes
No
Costa Rica
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Cuba
No
No
Yes
No
No
Dominica
Yes
No
Yes
No
n/a
Dominican
Republic
No
No
No
No
No
Ecuador
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
El Salvador
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Grenada
No
No
No
No
No
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Region of the
Americas
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Guatemala
Yes
No
No
No
No
Guyana
No
No
No
No
No
Haiti
No
No
No
No
No
Honduras
Yes
No
No
No
No
Jamaica
No
No
No
No
No
Mexico
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Nicaragua
Yes
No
No
No
No
Panama
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Paraguay
Yes
No
No
No
No
Peru
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Saint Kitts and
Nevis
Yes
No
No
No
No
Saint Lucia
No
No
No
No
No
Saint Vincent
and the
Grenadines
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Suriname
Yes
No
No
No
No
Trinidad and
Tobago
No
No
No
No
No
United States of
America
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Uruguay
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Venezuela
No
No
No
n/a
No
Eastern
Mediterranean
Region
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Afghanistan
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Bahrain
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Djibouti
No
No
No
No
No
Egypt
No
No
No
No
No
Iran
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Iraq
No
No
No
No
No
Jordan
No
No
No
No
No
Kuwait
No
No
Yes
Yes
n/a
Lebanon
No
No
No
No
No
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Mediterranean
Region
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Libya
No
No
No
No
No
Morocco
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Oman
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Pakistan
Yes
No
No
No
No
Qatar
Yes
No
No
No
No
Saudi Arabia
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Somalia
No
No
No
No
No
Sudan
No
No
No
No
No
Syrian Arab
Republic
No
No
No
No
No
Tunisia
Yes
Yes
n/a
No
n/a
United Arab
Emirates
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yemen
n/a
n/a
n/a
No
n/a
European
Region
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Albania
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Andorra
No
No
No
No
No
Armenia
No
No
No
No
No
Austria
No
No
No
Yes
No
Azerbaijan
No
No
No
Yes
No
Belarus
No
No
No
Yes
No
Belgium
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
No
No
No
Yes
No
Bulgaria
No
No
No
Yes
No
Croatia
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Cyprus
n/a
n/a
n/a
No
n/a
Czechia
No
No
No
Yes
No
Denmark
No
No
No
Yes
No
Estonia
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Finland
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
France
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
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Region
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Georgia
No
No
No
No
No
Germany
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Greece
No
No
No
Yes
No
Hungary
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Iceland
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Ireland
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Israel
No
No
No
Yes
No
Italy
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Kazakhstan
No
No
No
No
No
Kyrgyzstan
No
No
No
No
No
Latvia
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Lithuania
No
No
No
Yes
No
Luxembourg
No
No
No
Yes
n/a
Malta
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Moldova
No
No
No
Yes
No
Monaco
Yes
No
No
No
No
Montenegro
Yes
No
No
No
No
Netherlands
No
No
No
Yes
No
North
Macedonia
No
No
No
No
No
Norway
No
No
No
Yes
No
Poland
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Portugal
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Romania
No
No
No
No
No
Russian
Federation
No
No
No
Yes
No
San Marino
No
No
No
No
No
Serbia
No
No
No
Yes
No
Slovakia
No
No
No
No
No
Slovenia
No
No
No
Yes
No
Spain
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Sweden
No
No
No
Yes
No
Switzerland
No
No
No
Yes
No
Turkiye
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
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European
Region
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Tajikistan
Yes
No
n/a
Yes
No
Turkmenistan
n/a
n/a
n/a
No
n/a
Ukraine
No
No
No
No
No
United Kingdom
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Uzbekistan
No
No
No
Yes
No
South-East Asia
Region
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Bangladesh
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Bhutan
No
No
No
No
No
Democratic
People’s
Republic of
Korea
No
No
No
No
No
India
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Indonesia
No
No
No
No
No
Maldives
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Myanmar
No
No
No
No
No
Nepal
No
No
No
No
No
Sri Lanka
Yes
No
No
No
No
Thailand
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Timor-Leste
No
No
No
No
No
Western Pacific
Region
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Australia
No
No
No
Yes
No
Brunei
Darussalam
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Cambodia
No
No
No
No
No
China
No
No
No
Yes
No
Cook Islands
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Fiji
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Japan
No
No
No
No
No
Kiribati
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
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Region
Taxes on SSBs
Taxes on HFSS
foods
Subsidies on
healthier foods
Restrictions on
marketing foods
to children
Tax incentives
to promote
physical activity
Laos
No
No
No
No
No
Malaysia
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Marshall Islands
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Micronesia
(Federated
States of)
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Mongolia
No
No
No
Yes
No
Nauru
Yes
Yes
n/a
No
n/a
New Zealand
No
No
No
No
No
Niue
Yes
No
No
No
No
Palau
No
No
No
No
No
Papua New
Guinea
n/a
n/a
n/a
No
n/a
Philippines
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Republic of
Korea
No
No
No
Yes
No
Samoa
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Singapore
No
No
No
Yes
No
Solomon Islands
Yes
No
No
No
No
Tonga
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Tuvalu
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Vanuatu
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Vietnam
No
No
No
No
No
Section 4
Country
scorecards
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Afghanistan
64
Albania
65
Algeria
66
American Samoa
67
Andorra
68
Angola
69
Antigua and Barbuda
70
Argentina
71
Armenia
72
Australia
73
Austria
74
Azerbaijan
75
Bahamas
76
Bahrain
77
Bangladesh
78
Barbados
79
Belarus
80
Belgium
81
Belize
82
Benin
83
Bermuda
84
Bhutan
85
Bolivia
86
Bosnia and Herzegovina
87
Botswana
88
Brazil
89
Brunei Darussalam
90
Bulgaria
91
Burkina Faso
92
Burundi
93
Cabo Verde
94
Cambodia
95
Cameroon
96
Canada
97
Central African Republic
98
Chad
99
Chile
100
China
101
Colombia
102
Comoros
103
Congo
104
Cook Islands
105
Costa Rica
106
Cote d’Ivoire
107
Croatia
108
Cuba
109
Cyprus
110
Czechia
111
Democratic Republic of Congo 112
Denmark
113
Djibouti
114
Dominica
115
Dominican Republic
116
Ecuador
117
Egypt
118
El Salvador
119
Equatorial Guinea
120
Eritrea
121
Estonia
122
Eswatini
123
Ethiopia
124
Federated States of Micronesia 125
Fiji
126
Finland
127
France
128
Gabon
129
Gambia
130
Georgia
131
Germany
132
Ghana
133
Greece
134
Greenland
135
Grenada
136
Guatemala
137
Guinea
138
Guinea-Bissau
139
Guyana
140
Haiti
141
Honduras
142
Hungary
143
Iceland
144
India
145
Indonesia
146
Iran
147
Iraq
148
Ireland
149
Israel
150
Italy
151
Jamaica
152
Japan
153
Jordan
154
Kazakhstan
155
Kenya
156
Kiribati
157
Kuwait
158
Kyrgyzstan
159
Laos
160
Latvia
161
Lebanon
162
Lesotho
163
Liberia
164
Libya
165
Lithuania
166
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Luxembourg
167
Madagascar
168
Malawi
169
Malaysia
170
Maldives
171
Mali
172
Malta
173
Marshall Islands
174
Mauritania
175
Mauritius
176
Mexico
177
Moldova
178
Mongolia
179
Montenegro
180
Morocco
181
Mozambique
182
Myanmar
183
Namibia
184
Nauru
185
Nepal
186
Netherlands
187
New Zealand
188
Nicaragua
189
Niger
190
Nigeria
191
Niue
192
North Korea
193
North Macedonia
194
Norway
195
Oman
196
Pakistan
197
Palau
198
Palestine
199
Panama
200
Papua New Guinea
201
Paraguay
202
Peru
203
Philippines
204
Poland
205
Portugal
206
Puerto Rico
207
Qatar
208
Romania
209
Russian Federation
210
Rwanda
211
Saint Kitts and Nevis
212
Saint Lucia
213
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines 214
Samoa
215
Sao Tome and Principe
216
Saudi Arabia
217
Senegal
218
Serbia
219
Seychelles
220
Sierra Leone
221
Singapore
222
Slovakia
223
Slovenia
224
Solomon Islands
225
Somalia
226
South Africa
227
South Korea
228
South Sudan
229
Spain
230
Sri Lanka
231
Sudan
232
Suriname
233
Sweden
234
Switzerland
235
Syrian Arab Republic
236
Taiwan
237
Tajikistan
238
Tanzania
239
Thailand
240
Timor-Leste
241
Togo
242
Tokelau
243
Tonga
244
Trinidad and Tobago
245
Tunisia
246
Turkey
247
Turkmenistan
248
Tuvalu
249
Uganda
250
Ukraine
251
United Arab Emirates
252
United Kingdom
253
United States
254
Uruguay
255
Uzbekistan
256
Vanuatu
257
Venezuela
258
Vietnam
259
Yemen
260
Zambia
261
Zimbabwe
262
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Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,260
1,830
4,330
1,180
1,770
4,360
30-<35
350
580
1,770
440
770
2,580
35+
79
140
530
180
340
1,330
All high BMI
1,690
2,550
6,630
1,800
2,880
8,260
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
54%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
21%
14.9m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
7,702
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
131,366
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
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Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
480
500
460
360
370
350
30-<35
120
150
210
150
170
210
35+
19
28
69
53
69
120
All high BMI
620
670
740
560
610
680
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
400
500
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
65%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
26%
1.419m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
517
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
23,077
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
66
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Algeria
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
3,620
4,330
6,380
3,690
4,150
5,340
30-<35
1,030
1,340
2,360
2,020
2,420
3,660
35+
210
330
830
920
1,210
2,340
All high BMI
4,860
5,990
9,580
6,620
7,790
11,330
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
62%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
26%
20.91m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
10,946
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
342,958
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
67
World Obesity Atlas 2025
American Samoa
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
3
3
3
2
2
1
30-<35
5
5
4
4
4
3
35+
6
6
6
8
9
9
All high BMI
14
14
13
14
14
14
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
Person years living with ill health
0
200
400
600
800
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
n/a
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
n/a
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
92%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
77%
26,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
55
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
904
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
68
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Andorra
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
13
11
13
8
7
8
30-<35
5
4
6
3
3
3
35+
1
1
3
2
1
2
All high BMI
19
17
21
13
12
14
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2
4
6
8
10
Person years living with ill health
0
200
400
600
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
49%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
19%
35,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
10
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
726
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
69
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Angola
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
730
950
1,840
1,190
1,520
2,850
30-<35
170
230
540
450
610
1,380
35+
51
78
250
200
290
760
All high BMI
950
1,250
2,640
1,840
2,430
5,000
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
34%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
12%
7.62m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,680
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
66,689
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
70
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Antigua and Barbuda
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
8
9
11
9
10
11
30-<35
3
4
6
6
7
9
35+
1
2
4
5
6
10
All high BMI
13
15
21
20
23
31
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
10
20
30
40
Person years living with ill health
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
66%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
51,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
44
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,045
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
71
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Argentina
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
5,400
5,760
6,250
4,110
4,410
5,110
30-<35
2,480
2,950
4,550
2,210
2,670
4,160
35+
810
1,140
2,610
1,440
1,900
3,640
All high BMI
8,690
9,850
13,410
7,770
8,980
12,910
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2k
4k
6k
8k
10k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
73%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
39%
26.32m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
10,524
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
381,366
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
72
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Armenia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
290
300
330
370
380
370
30-<35
89
110
160
210
220
230
35+
26
35
72
100
120
150
All high BMI
400
450
570
680
710
740
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
58%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
26%
1.312m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,110
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
26,535
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
73
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Australia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
3,490
3,690
4,040
2,440
2,650
3,160
30-<35
1,500
1,730
2,540
1,260
1,470
2,110
35+
600
750
1,300
850
1,010
1,550
All high BMI
5,590
6,170
7,880
4,550
5,140
6,820
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
250k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
66%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
32%
14.7m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,298
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
254,990
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
74
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Austria
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,260
1,330
1,390
800
800
770
30-<35
410
450
560
290
290
260
35+
100
120
180
140
160
210
All high BMI
1,770
1,900
2,130
1,230
1,250
1,240
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
46%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
16%
3.37m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,085
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
69,815
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
75
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Azerbaijan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,170
1,310
1,530
1,080
1,180
1,310
30-<35
280
380
720
660
760
950
35+
60
97
260
320
400
580
All high BMI
1,510
1,780
2,510
2,060
2,340
2,840
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
65%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
29%
5.35m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,394
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
73,839
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
76
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Bahamas
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
39
42
46
38
41
42
30-<35
28
31
36
27
31
40
35+
13
16
28
30
39
69
All high BMI
79
89
110
95
110
150
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
150
200
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
79%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
50%
261,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
232
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
4,204
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
77
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Bahrain
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
210
230
300
92
110
140
30-<35
120
150
220
73
87
130
35+
40
54
110
43
56
100
All high BMI
370
430
630
210
250
370
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
72%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
40%
1m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
566
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
17,145
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
78
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Bangladesh
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
4,310
5,940
13,250
5,810
9,040
22,220
30-<35
480
720
1,920
1,130
1,950
5,920
35+
69
110
380
190
310
890
All high BMI
4,850
6,770
15,550
7,140
11,300
29,040
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
500k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
<100ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
31%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
6%
44.58m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
15,839
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
494,601
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
79
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Barbados
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
33
33
31
33
33
30
30-<35
14
16
22
23
25
30
35+
5
7
12
19
22
35
All high BMI
52
55
65
75
80
95
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
150
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
70%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
41%
160,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
163
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
4,568
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
80
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Belarus
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,320
1,380
1,440
1,170
1,160
1,070
30-<35
470
510
560
650
640
530
35+
110
120
140
370
380
340
All high BMI
1,900
2,000
2,140
2,200
2,180
1,940
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
58%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
22%
4.08m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
5,141
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
84,452
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
81
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Belgium
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,710
1,710
1,600
1,180
1,210
1,250
30-<35
580
610
670
510
530
590
35+
150
180
290
270
330
530
All high BMI
2,440
2,490
2,570
1,970
2,070
2,370
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
52%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
21%
4.93m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,128
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
103,894
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
82
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Belize
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
30
36
49
26
30
41
30-<35
15
19
36
20
25
41
35+
7
10
23
18
24
49
All high BMI
52
65
110
64
80
130
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
150
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
n/a
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
76%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
45%
239,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
153
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
3,199
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
83
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Benin
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
330
420
750
440
540
980
30-<35
77
110
280
170
230
500
35+
22
31
94
85
110
260
All high BMI
430
560
1,120
690
880
1,740
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
32%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
12%
2.864m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,563
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
34,352
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
84
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Bermuda
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
8
8
8
8
8
8
30-<35
3
4
5
5
5
6
35+
1
2
3
4
4
7
All high BMI
12
13
15
16
17
21
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5
10
15
20
Person years living with ill health
0
200
400
600
800
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
n/a
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
n/a
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
66%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
37,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
21
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
863
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
85
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Bhutan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
54
70
130
54
71
130
30-<35
10
14
33
13
20
48
35+
2
3
7
3
4
12
All high BMI
65
87
170
70
94
190
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
52%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
14%
360,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
126
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
2,984
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
86
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Bolivia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
980
1,170
1,790
990
1,120
1,480
30-<35
330
440
870
470
590
1,040
35+
83
130
340
230
330
780
All high BMI
1,390
1,740
3,000
1,680
2,030
3,300
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
70%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
32%
6.3m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,205
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
59,294
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
87
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
640
610
540
460
420
340
30-<35
180
190
220
210
210
190
35+
34
43
89
88
94
120
All high BMI
860
840
860
760
720
650
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
59%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
23%
1.499m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,324
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
44,934
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
88
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Botswana
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
94
110
180
160
180
250
30-<35
25
32
60
83
96
160
35+
7
9
26
46
58
110
All high BMI
130
150
260
290
330
520
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
Person years living with ill health
0
2k
4k
6k
8k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
44%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
19%
786,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
605
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
9,346
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
89
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Brazil
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
23,190
25,850
30,930
20,320
22,970
29,700
30-<35
7,320
9,580
17,570
9,480
11,970
19,970
35+
2,080
3,070
7,310
4,580
6,460
13,680
All high BMI
32,590
38,510
55,800
34,380
41,400
63,350
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20k
40k
60k
Person years living with ill health
0
0.5M
1M
1.5M
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
68%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
31%
119.16m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
60,913
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,703,415
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
90
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Brunei Darussalam
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
47
57
85
39
46
68
30-<35
20
25
45
20
25
42
35+
9
12
24
9
13
27
All high BMI
75
94
150
67
84
140
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
75%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
35%
291,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
119
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
4,082
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
91
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Bulgaria
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,150
1,110
960
850
800
650
30-<35
430
450
470
350
360
350
35+
120
140
200
160
170
200
All high BMI
1,700
1,700
1,630
1,360
1,330
1,200
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
54%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
22%
2.83m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
5,594
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
90,695
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
92
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Burkina Faso
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
370
480
1,050
390
550
1,430
30-<35
62
94
290
120
190
620
35+
13
19
64
51
77
250
All high BMI
440
600
1,400
560
820
2,300
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
24%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
8%
3.704m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,781
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
26,872
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
93
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Burundi
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
250
330
670
150
180
330
30-<35
51
75
210
34
49
130
35+
15
23
89
17
26
78
All high BMI
320
420
970
200
260
540
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
2k
4k
6k
8k
10k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
18%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
6%
1.507m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
866
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
10,362
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
94
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Cabo Verde
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
36
43
63
41
49
70
30-<35
7
9
15
17
21
37
35+
2
2
4
5
8
17
All high BMI
45
54
83
63
78
120
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
51%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
17%
206,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
117
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
2,798
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
95
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Cambodia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
420
610
1,350
600
870
1,930
30-<35
45
70
180
92
150
430
35+
9
16
53
16
24
63
All high BMI
470
700
1,580
700
1,050
2,420
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
29%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
5%
4.006m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,212
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
32,566
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
96
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Cameroon
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
980
1,210
2,050
1,110
1,360
2,380
30-<35
270
360
740
470
630
1,380
35+
56
70
160
250
330
720
All high BMI
1,310
1,640
2,950
1,820
2,310
4,490
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
42%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
16%
7.43m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
6,957
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
92,275
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
97
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Canada
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
5,280
5,500
5,970
3,880
4,140
5,020
30-<35
2,340
2,550
3,270
1,840
1,890
1,880
35+
960
1,100
1,640
1,370
1,630
2,570
All high BMI
8,580
9,160
10,880
7,090
7,660
9,470
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
61%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
27%
20.35m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
5,938
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
387,246
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
98
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Central African
Republic
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
96
95
160
140
150
280
30-<35
24
26
59
51
58
140
35+
9
11
36
25
32
95
All high BMI
130
130
260
210
240
510
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
26%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
10%
770,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,200
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
13,197
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
99
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Chad
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
340
440
940
260
360
920
30-<35
87
130
360
68
98
290
35+
36
47
130
29
42
130
All high BMI
460
610
1,430
360
500
1,340
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
24%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
7%
2.77m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,561
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
22,011
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
100
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Chile
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
2,730
3,020
3,660
2,150
2,360
2,860
30-<35
1,100
1,360
2,230
1,300
1,540
2,290
35+
300
430
1,010
770
1,020
2,010
All high BMI
4,130
4,800
6,900
4,220
4,910
7,160
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
83%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
42%
14.06m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,572
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
199,671
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
101
World Obesity Atlas 2025
China
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
126,370
155,070
236,560
106,550
120,880
153,610
30-<35
16,840
24,570
52,710
18,920
24,440
42,240
35+
2,110
4,330
16,220
2,910
4,860
13,700
All high BMI
145,320
183,980
305,490
128,390
150,180
209,550
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
Person years living with ill health
0
2M
4M
6M
8M
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
<100ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
41%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
9%
515.04m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
228,280
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
8,465,256
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
102
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Colombia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
4,970
5,810
8,540
5,150
5,690
7,340
30-<35
1,450
1,840
3,260
2,300
2,830
4,730
35+
330
500
1,250
890
1,250
2,780
All high BMI
6,750
8,150
13,060
8,340
9,770
14,850
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
64%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
26%
27.9m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
8,198
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
378,621
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
103
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Comoros
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
29
38
68
42
53
89
30-<35
6
8
21
17
24
53
35+
1
2
7
8
12
30
All high BMI
36
48
96
67
88
170
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
47%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
18%
268,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
142
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
2,225
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
104
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Congo
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
120
140
200
230
260
400
30-<35
28
34
63
94
110
180
35+
8
10
29
34
43
88
All high BMI
160
180
300
360
420
670
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
25%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
9%
960,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,705
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
17,760
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
105
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Cook Islands
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1
1
0.6
1
1
0.7
30-<35
2
2
1
2
2
1
35+
2
2
2
2
3
2
All high BMI
5
5
3
5
5
4
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5
10
15
20
Person years living with ill health
0
100
200
300
400
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
90%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
72%
8,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
20
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
381
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
106
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Costa Rica
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
580
630
720
550
610
720
30-<35
220
260
380
290
360
550
35+
70
97
200
150
210
400
All high BMI
870
990
1,310
1,000
1,180
1,670
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
70%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
34%
2.97m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,099
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
44,875
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
107
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Cote d'Ivoire
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,030
1,330
2,330
1,060
1,340
2,420
30-<35
190
270
630
380
530
1,260
35+
77
100
260
160
220
540
All high BMI
1,300
1,710
3,230
1,600
2,090
4,220
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
37%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
13%
7.44m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,542
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
72,091
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
108
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Croatia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
700
660
520
530
520
470
30-<35
290
330
430
260
280
320
35+
74
97
190
130
150
200
All high BMI
1,060
1,090
1,140
920
950
990
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
67%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
34%
2.13m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,268
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
54,903
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
109
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Cuba
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,310
1,420
1,590
1,320
1,410
1,610
30-<35
380
460
670
550
620
800
35+
140
180
320
290
350
540
All high BMI
1,830
2,060
2,580
2,160
2,390
2,950
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
60%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
24%
5.53m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,594
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
114,248
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
110
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Cyprus
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
50
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
170
190
200
120
130
140
30-<35
73
82
98
57
62
68
35+
27
35
58
29
35
52
All high BMI
270
310
360
200
220
260
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
150
200
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
n/a
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
55%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
24%
616,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
193
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
11,467
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
111
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Czechia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,750
1,740
1,570
1,150
1,190
1,270
30-<35
750
810
970
570
600
660
35+
210
260
480
310
340
410
All high BMI
2,710
2,810
3,020
2,040
2,120
2,340
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
62%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
28%
5.36m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,943
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
141,911
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
112
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Democratic Republic
of Congo
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,400
1,850
4,020
2,060
2,810
6,580
30-<35
320
430
1,000
570
820
2,270
35+
98
150
490
270
400
1,220
All high BMI
1,810
2,420
5,520
2,890
4,040
10,070
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
24%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
7%
15.58m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
15,707
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
176,212
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
113
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Denmark
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
840
880
930
530
550
600
30-<35
240
260
310
160
170
190
35+
59
62
73
70
77
100
All high BMI
1,150
1,200
1,320
760
790
890
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
46%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
14%
2.203m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
627
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
44,372
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
114
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Djibouti
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
31
39
70
46
58
100
30-<35
6
9
22
17
24
54
35+
2
3
10
8
12
33
All high BMI
38
50
100
72
95
190
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
1500
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
32%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
13%
289,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
133
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,606
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
115
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Dominica
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
50
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
6
6
6
7
8
8
30-<35
2
2
3
5
5
6
35+
0.8
1
2
4
4
7
All high BMI
9
10
12
16
18
21
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
10
20
30
40
50
Person years living with ill health
0
200
400
600
800
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
62%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
34%
32,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
48
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
914
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
116
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Dominican Republic
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
940
1,080
1,430
980
1,110
1,450
30-<35
360
460
820
520
630
970
35+
120
150
310
270
370
800
All high BMI
1,420
1,690
2,560
1,760
2,110
3,210
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
68%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
32%
5.78m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,516
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
82,068
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
117
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Ecuador
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,770
2,070
2,930
1,810
2,000
2,480
30-<35
500
670
1,370
830
1,020
1,720
35+
110
180
540
290
410
940
All high BMI
2,380
2,920
4,840
2,930
3,440
5,130
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
71%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
30%
9.98m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,507
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
126,487
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
118
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Egypt
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
9,130
10,050
12,540
7,740
7,970
7,890
30-<35
4,600
5,580
9,010
6,580
7,610
10,890
35+
1,920
2,580
5,350
5,550
7,380
14,880
All high BMI
15,640
18,220
26,900
19,870
22,960
33,660
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20k
40k
60k
Person years living with ill health
0
200k
400k
600k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
76%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
48%
60.56m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
65,716
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
739,494
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
119
World Obesity Atlas 2025
El Salvador
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
600
660
800
680
720
810
30-<35
220
260
400
400
460
640
35+
55
74
160
170
230
430
All high BMI
880
1,000
1,350
1,260
1,410
1,870
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
50k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
69%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
33%
3.24m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,429
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
49,453
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
120
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Equatorial Guinea
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
49
67
120
78
98
160
30-<35
13
19
42
41
54
110
35+
4
7
20
26
37
85
All high BMI
67
93
180
140
190
350
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
44%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
20%
537,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
292
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
4,411
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
121
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Eritrea
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
60
69
140
65
83
190
30-<35
7
9
25
19
27
72
35+
2
3
14
6
8
27
All high BMI
69
81
180
90
120
290
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
Person years living with ill health
0
2000
4000
6000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
19%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
5%
468,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
688
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
7,284
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
122
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Estonia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
190
200
240
160
160
150
30-<35
74
76
83
79
79
78
35+
26
29
40
44
45
49
All high BMI
290
300
360
280
280
280
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
400
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
60%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
23%
640,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
473
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
14,703
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
123
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Eswatini
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
59
70
110
83
90
120
30-<35
15
20
45
59
69
110
35+
7
10
29
43
54
100
All high BMI
81
100
180
180
210
330
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
61%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
32%
514,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
581
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
4,979
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
124
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Ethiopia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
2
4
6
8
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
960
1,240
2,530
1,410
2,050
5,280
30-<35
87
130
410
320
520
1,730
35+
22
34
140
100
190
810
All high BMI
1,070
1,400
3,080
1,820
2,760
7,820
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
12%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
3%
10.9m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
6,523
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
104,597
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
125
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Federated States of
Micronesia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
9
9
9
8
7
7
30-<35
5
6
7
7
8
9
35+
4
5
8
8
9
13
All high BMI
18
19
23
23
24
29
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
74%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
50%
53,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
118
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,110
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
126
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Fiji
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
90
95
110
87
90
95
30-<35
39
44
57
64
70
89
35+
14
19
39
36
42
64
All high BMI
140
160
210
190
200
250
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
69%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
37%
454,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,375
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
11,669
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
127
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Finland
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
860
870
850
620
640
670
30-<35
300
320
380
280
300
330
35+
91
100
140
140
150
220
All high BMI
1,250
1,290
1,370
1,040
1,090
1,220
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
57%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
22%
2.59m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
811
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
57,641
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
128
World Obesity Atlas 2025
France
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
8,170
7,900
6,950
5,570
5,510
5,180
30-<35
2,270
2,120
1,660
2,130
2,010
1,470
35+
580
560
490
1,000
940
740
All high BMI
11,020
10,590
9,110
8,710
8,450
7,400
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
500k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
34%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
9%
16.49m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
6,312
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
497,163
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
129
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Gabon
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
100
140
210
130
150
220
30-<35
29
40
76
64
88
180
35+
8
12
32
37
54
130
All high BMI
140
190
320
230
290
530
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
Person years living with ill health
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
50%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
23%
848,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
732
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
8,666
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
130
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Gambia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
76
110
250
93
120
260
30-<35
16
26
78
36
54
140
35+
5
7
22
17
26
75
All high BMI
98
140
350
150
200
470
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
400
Person years living with ill health
0
2000
4000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
45%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
17%
825,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
422
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
5,474
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
131
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Georgia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
480
470
440
440
430
450
30-<35
210
240
330
290
310
350
35+
86
110
200
180
210
290
All high BMI
770
820
970
910
950
1,090
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
70%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
38%
2.06m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,666
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
34,085
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
132
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Germany
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
13,610
13,930
13,350
9,340
9,340
9,110
30-<35
5,470
5,660
5,810
4,460
4,400
3,950
35+
1,670
1,750
1,880
2,170
2,260
2,450
All high BMI
20,750
21,340
21,030
15,970
16,000
15,510
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
Person years living with ill health
0
200k
400k
600k
800k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
55%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
21%
36.55m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
13,596
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
853,759
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
133
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Ghana
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,060
1,310
2,270
1,610
2,000
3,520
30-<35
200
260
500
660
870
1,780
35+
67
76
140
360
460
900
All high BMI
1,330
1,650
2,900
2,630
3,320
6,200
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
39%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
14%
9.11m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
6,777
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
94,955
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
134
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Greece
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,850
1,730
1,470
1,320
1,310
1,180
30-<35
770
790
850
730
730
650
35+
250
300
470
450
480
570
All high BMI
2,880
2,830
2,790
2,500
2,520
2,400
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
63%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
30%
5.19m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,125
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
113,664
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
135
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Greenland
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
7
7
7
5
6
6
30-<35
3
3
4
3
4
4
35+
1
1
2
2
2
2
All high BMI
11
12
13
10
11
13
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5
10
15
Person years living with ill health
0
100
200
300
400
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
n/a
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
n/a
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
61%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
29%
25,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
16
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
383
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
136
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Grenada
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
12
13
14
11
12
13
30-<35
4
5
7
7
8
10
35+
1
1
3
6
7
12
All high BMI
17
19
24
23
27
35
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
60
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
63%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
33%
59,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
61
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,180
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
137
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Guatemala
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,200
1,480
2,480
1,330
1,560
2,310
30-<35
410
560
1,240
620
820
1,590
35+
100
160
450
250
350
840
All high BMI
1,700
2,200
4,170
2,200
2,730
4,740
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
67%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
30%
8.91m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,833
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
111,113
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
138
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Guinea
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
300
390
760
410
540
1,130
30-<35
58
82
220
120
180
500
35+
22
30
90
54
80
240
All high BMI
380
500
1,070
590
800
1,860
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
31%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
11%
2.94m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,753
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
23,588
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
139
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Guinea-Bissau
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
56
70
130
73
92
180
30-<35
13
18
45
26
35
85
35+
4
6
16
12
17
44
All high BMI
73
94
190
110
140
310
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
400
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
35%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
13%
500,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
397
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
4,234
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
140
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Guyana
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
60
62
74
65
69
82
30-<35
19
23
38
40
47
72
35+
6
8
18
23
30
61
All high BMI
86
93
130
130
150
210
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
Person years living with ill health
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
60%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
31%
345,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
543
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
8,560
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
141
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Haiti
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
420
460
530
540
650
1,060
30-<35
95
120
190
210
270
490
35+
35
46
100
82
110
220
All high BMI
550
620
820
830
1,030
1,770
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
32%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
12%
2.59m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,381
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
60,304
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
142
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Honduras
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
760
900
1,340
690
840
1,300
30-<35
290
380
720
390
520
1,010
35+
73
110
310
180
260
630
All high BMI
1,120
1,390
2,370
1,270
1,620
2,940
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
68%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
32%
5.31m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,435
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
58,442
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
143
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Hungary
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,430
1,410
1,270
1,200
1,140
970
30-<35
700
780
960
660
690
700
35+
250
320
600
340
410
610
All high BMI
2,390
2,510
2,840
2,200
2,230
2,270
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
65%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
34%
5.11m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,569
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
134,482
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
144
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Iceland
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
51
54
71
33
35
45
30-<35
17
19
30
14
15
21
35+
6
7
13
6
7
12
All high BMI
74
80
110
54
58
78
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
10
20
30
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
59%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
22%
192,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
35
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
2,957
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
145
World Obesity Atlas 2025
India
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
51,960
72,770
157,300
58,520
76,560
141,890
30-<35
7,930
12,180
31,690
14,260
20,880
49,930
35+
1,600
2,490
7,090
3,930
6,050
15,980
All high BMI
61,490
87,440
196,070
76,720
103,500
207,800
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
Person years living with ill health
0
1M
2M
3M
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
<100ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
33%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
8%
403.88m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
197,802
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
3,797,980
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
146
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Indonesia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
11,030
14,760
28,740
18,070
23,120
40,550
30-<35
1,770
2,730
7,200
5,070
7,430
17,130
35+
330
550
1,780
1,190
1,980
5,660
All high BMI
13,140
18,050
37,720
24,340
32,530
63,340
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20k
40k
60k
Person years living with ill health
0
200k
400k
600k
800k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
100-250ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
43%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
13%
101.06m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
61,348
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
847,371
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
147
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Iran
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
9,360
10,760
14,490
8,690
9,720
12,300
30-<35
2,920
3,680
6,210
4,870
5,790
8,570
35+
590
780
1,440
1,910
2,350
3,790
All high BMI
12,860
15,220
22,140
15,460
17,850
24,660
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Person years living with ill health
0
200k
400k
600k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
64%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
26%
46.8m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
21,528
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
655,622
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
148
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Iraq
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
2,620
3,310
5,360
2,370
2,900
4,340
30-<35
1,450
1,910
3,430
1,990
2,580
4,550
35+
470
750
2,030
1,130
1,610
3,600
All high BMI
4,540
5,980
10,820
5,490
7,090
12,480
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
77%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
44%
23.31m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
15,036
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
353,101
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
149
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Ireland
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
730
720
780
560
580
760
30-<35
340
370
560
260
280
390
35+
89
94
130
140
160
270
All high BMI
1,160
1,180
1,480
960
1,030
1,420
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
400
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
67%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
30%
2.89m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
450
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
38,506
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
150
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Israel
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
940
1,010
1,220
680
730
880
30-<35
370
410
550
380
400
460
35+
120
150
280
190
210
290
All high BMI
1,430
1,570
2,050
1,250
1,340
1,620
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
55%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
23%
3.68m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
840
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
64,682
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
151
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Italy
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
9,920
9,870
9,200
6,760
6,690
6,140
30-<35
3,220
3,290
3,360
2,800
2,920
3,100
35+
800
850
1,020
1,170
1,290
1,680
All high BMI
13,940
14,010
13,580
10,720
10,900
10,930
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
200k
400k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
50%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
18%
24.5m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
7,101
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
563,248
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
152
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Jamaica
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
230
260
320
260
270
270
30-<35
75
95
150
200
240
320
35+
30
44
97
130
170
310
All high BMI
340
400
570
590
680
910
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
25k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
65%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
37%
1.467m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,195
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
25,273
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
153
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Japan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
12,040
12,350
13,230
7,090
6,870
6,250
30-<35
1,960
2,370
3,670
1,340
1,380
1,520
35+
310
440
1,010
270
340
610
All high BMI
14,310
15,150
17,910
8,700
8,590
8,380
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
0.2M
0.4M
0.6M
0.8M
1M
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
25%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
6%
26.29m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
6,896
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
974,430
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
154
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Jordan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
790
1,030
1,280
570
750
1,090
30-<35
450
640
980
470
640
1,000
35+
160
260
530
350
490
800
All high BMI
1,390
1,930
2,780
1,390
1,870
2,890
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
72%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
41%
5.68m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,055
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
110,379
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
155
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Kazakhstan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,950
2,140
2,780
1,750
1,930
2,450
30-<35
480
630
1,180
810
860
920
35+
110
160
420
380
390
430
All high BMI
2,540
2,930
4,380
2,940
3,190
3,790
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
56%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
20%
8.18m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,965
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
138,776
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
156
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Kenya
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,210
1,580
3,230
2,120
2,760
5,410
30-<35
290
410
1,080
820
1,190
2,940
35+
63
89
260
280
450
1,370
All high BMI
1,560
2,080
4,570
3,230
4,400
9,720
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
100-250ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
37%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
14%
14.29m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
5,810
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
80,400
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
157
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Kiribati
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
11
12
16
9
10
12
30-<35
6
7
9
8
9
12
35+
3
3
5
7
9
15
All high BMI
20
22
30
24
28
39
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
81%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
48%
69,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
117
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,150
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
158
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Kuwait
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
500
690
1,070
260
330
440
30-<35
290
420
680
230
290
380
35+
150
220
390
190
250
380
All high BMI
950
1,330
2,140
680
870
1,190
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
80%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
44%
3.34m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,056
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
60,038
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
159
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Kyrgyzstan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
490
560
760
510
570
830
30-<35
200
260
500
250
310
530
35+
56
82
200
110
150
330
All high BMI
750
900
1,460
880
1,040
1,690
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
62%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
30%
3.15m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,771
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
32,660
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
160
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Laos
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
260
350
700
300
410
800
30-<35
41
61
150
80
120
300
35+
11
17
49
13
20
55
All high BMI
310
430
910
400
550
1,150
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
35%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
9%
2.054m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,347
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
17,389
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
161
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Latvia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
300
300
300
250
240
230
30-<35
110
120
130
130
130
120
35+
38
43
59
78
78
77
All high BMI
450
460
490
470
450
420
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
100-250ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
62%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
26%
916,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
833
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
21,968
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
162
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Lebanon
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
690
910
840
520
670
620
30-<35
310
430
440
300
420
500
35+
86
140
200
150
210
260
All high BMI
1,090
1,470
1,490
970
1,300
1,380
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
68%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
32%
2.86m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,214
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
63,616
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
163
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Lesotho
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
72
85
140
160
160
180
30-<35
18
24
54
80
95
150
35+
5
8
22
58
74
140
All high BMI
96
120
220
290
330
470
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
2000
4000
6000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
45%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
23%
686,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
872
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
6,427
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
164
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Liberia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
160
190
310
200
260
460
30-<35
38
56
160
76
110
250
35+
20
31
120
49
73
210
All high BMI
220
280
580
330
440
920
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
41%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
19%
1.51m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,218
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
16,483
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
165
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Libya
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
750
740
940
560
550
690
30-<35
340
360
540
460
480
690
35+
120
150
310
340
380
670
All high BMI
1,200
1,240
1,790
1,360
1,410
2,050
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
71%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
39%
3.84m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,296
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
66,768
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
166
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Lithuania
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
430
420
440
380
350
300
30-<35
180
190
220
210
200
170
35+
59
67
100
110
110
110
All high BMI
670
680
760
700
660
590
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
60%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
27%
1.34m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,084
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
29,670
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
167
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Luxembourg
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
80
92
110
52
59
75
30-<35
30
34
43
22
24
28
35+
9
11
17
12
14
19
All high BMI
120
140
170
86
97
120
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
60
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
53%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
19%
292,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
63
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
5,267
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
168
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Madagascar
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
470
620
1,380
460
650
1,620
30-<35
74
110
360
86
130
380
35+
31
51
210
27
44
150
All high BMI
570
790
1,950
570
830
2,150
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
19%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
5%
4.1m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,705
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
31,499
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
169
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Malawi
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
350
420
830
560
730
1,620
30-<35
44
62
180
150
230
720
35+
11
16
65
61
98
350
All high BMI
400
500
1,080
770
1,060
2,690
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
27%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
9%
3.765m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,125
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
21,207
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
170
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Malaysia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
2,890
3,530
5,590
2,540
2,990
4,460
30-<35
860
1,150
2,270
1,150
1,490
2,820
35+
250
360
840
440
640
1,570
All high BMI
4,000
5,040
8,700
4,140
5,130
8,850
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
59%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
24%
17.55m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
7,341
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
169,817
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
171
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Maldives
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
33
54
110
30
39
62
30-<35
7
14
38
11
16
33
35+
1
3
7
3
5
13
All high BMI
42
71
160
45
60
110
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
1500
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
57%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
19%
263,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
55
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,805
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
172
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Mali
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
610
780
1,640
590
760
1,690
30-<35
170
230
620
200
270
760
35+
53
69
190
80
110
310
All high BMI
830
1,080
2,440
860
1,140
2,760
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
50k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
37%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
13%
5.21m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,384
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
50,254
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
173
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Malta
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
67
70
83
50
52
61
30-<35
37
40
54
30
32
36
35+
15
19
38
19
21
29
All high BMI
120
130
180
98
100
130
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
60
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
66%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
33%
301,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
70
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
4,827
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
174
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Marshall Islands
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
5
4
3
4
3
2
30-<35
3
3
2
4
4
3
35+
2
2
2
3
3
3
All high BMI
9
9
6
10
10
7
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
60
Person years living with ill health
0
200
400
600
800
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
75%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
48%
15,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
65
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
765
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
175
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Mauritania
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
130
160
310
230
280
450
30-<35
39
53
130
130
170
400
35+
6
9
24
71
100
260
All high BMI
170
220
460
430
550
1,120
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
51%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
25%
1.574m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
848
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
11,852
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
176
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Mauritius
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
150
160
180
150
150
160
30-<35
38
42
49
69
76
92
35+
11
13
23
30
36
53
All high BMI
200
220
250
250
260
300
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
53%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
20%
557,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,094
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
14,660
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
177
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Mexico
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
14,320
15,540
17,530
13,130
14,500
17,670
30-<35
6,000
7,270
11,420
7,780
9,310
14,060
35+
1,890
2,640
5,600
4,150
5,360
9,440
All high BMI
22,210
25,450
34,550
25,060
29,180
41,170
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20k
40k
60k
Person years living with ill health
0
0.5M
1M
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
77%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
39%
75.72m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
62,724
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,290,708
Adult person-years of NCD ill
health due to high BMI, 2021
178
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Moldova
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
480
480
500
440
410
380
30-<35
170
180
190
260
240
200
35+
53
50
42
150
130
79
All high BMI
710
710
730
850
780
660
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
100-250ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
64%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
24%
1.391m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,030
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
40,924
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
179
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Mongolia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
260
300
420
290
330
420
30-<35
88
120
240
130
160
260
35+
20
31
75
43
58
110
All high BMI
370
460
740
460
550
800
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
62%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
27%
1.525m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
796
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
14,568
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
180
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Montenegro
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
84
86
86
69
69
66
30-<35
26
30
41
26
26
26
35+
7
8
16
10
12
16
All high BMI
120
120
140
110
110
110
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
Person years living with ill health
0
2000
4000
6000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
52%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
20%
251,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
283
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
7,531
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
181
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Morocco
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
3,170
3,600
4,710
3,450
3,820
4,800
30-<35
840
1,040
1,650
1,550
1,950
3,370
35+
180
250
550
660
890
1,780
All high BMI
4,190
4,890
6,910
5,660
6,660
9,940
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
59%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
24%
16.86m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
16,524
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
366,828
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
182
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Mozambique
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
500
650
1,510
800
1,050
2,320
30-<35
120
180
560
300
430
1,210
35+
25
41
190
130
200
620
All high BMI
640
870
2,260
1,220
1,680
4,160
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
30%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
11%
6.41m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,138
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
40,070
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
183
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Myanmar
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,880
2,260
3,590
3,060
3,620
5,470
30-<35
370
490
960
810
1,030
1,840
35+
140
180
380
240
290
480
All high BMI
2,390
2,930
4,930
4,110
4,940
7,790
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
30%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
8%
12.72m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
13,406
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
197,646
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
184
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Namibia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
79
98
170
120
150
230
30-<35
29
39
78
69
85
150
35+
8
12
35
44
57
110
All high BMI
120
150
280
230
290
490
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
Person years living with ill health
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
39%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
18%
773,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
714
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
7,673
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
185
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Nauru
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
0.7
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.5
0.5
30-<35
0.8
0.9
0.9
0.7
0.7
0.7
35+
1.0
1
2
1
1
2
All high BMI
2
3
3
2
3
3
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5
10
Person years living with ill health
0
50
100
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
90%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
72%
8,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
14
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
110
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
186
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Nepal
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,150
1,360
2,450
1,080
1,590
3,660
30-<35
150
210
530
220
380
1,130
35+
17
23
61
47
78
240
All high BMI
1,310
1,590
3,040
1,350
2,040
5,030
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
35%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
8%
8.071m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,851
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
99,940
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
187
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Netherlands
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
2,630
2,660
2,730
1,820
1,810
1,840
30-<35
720
770
970
670
680
720
35+
130
140
210
290
310
430
All high BMI
3,480
3,560
3,920
2,770
2,810
2,990
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
47%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
15%
6.9m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,725
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
141,474
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
188
World Obesity Atlas 2025
New Zealand
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
630
670
780
490
520
610
30-<35
300
330
450
270
300
380
35+
130
160
290
210
260
450
All high BMI
1,060
1,170
1,520
960
1,080
1,440
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
50k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
70%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
2.96m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
811
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
49,609
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
189
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Nicaragua
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
550
620
840
550
620
800
30-<35
250
310
520
340
420
670
35+
77
110
260
180
240
480
All high BMI
880
1,040
1,620
1,070
1,270
1,940
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
50k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
71%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
3.57m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,648
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
49,186
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
190
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Niger
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
290
380
790
430
550
1,160
30-<35
58
92
320
120
170
460
35+
27
34
86
49
71
220
All high BMI
380
500
1,200
600
800
1,840
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
<100ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
20%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
7%
3.036m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,578
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
30,914
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
191
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Nigeria
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
50
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
7,160
8,580
14,180
8,500
10,260
17,840
30-<35
1,570
2,100
4,750
2,910
3,840
8,830
35+
590
790
2,050
1,350
1,870
4,940
All high BMI
9,310
11,460
20,980
12,750
15,970
31,610
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
25k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
37%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
14%
52.59m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
24,358
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
455,481
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
192
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Niue
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
30-<35
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
35+
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.3
All high BMI
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.6
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
Person years living with ill health
0
10
20
30
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
90%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
69%
n/a
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
31
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
193
World Obesity Atlas 2025
North Korea
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,530
1,900
3,020
2,000
2,370
3,420
30-<35
300
410
830
560
720
1,280
35+
77
110
280
160
220
460
All high BMI
1,910
2,430
4,130
2,710
3,320
5,170
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
41%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
12%
9.29m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,123
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
96,524
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
194
World Obesity Atlas 2025
North Macedonia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
300
300
270
240
230
200
30-<35
120
130
160
120
130
130
35+
32
40
76
62
70
92
All high BMI
450
470
500
430
430
420
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
65%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
30%
928,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
989
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
27,640
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
195
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Norway
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
850
930
1,060
560
610
720
30-<35
250
290
390
200
230
290
35+
63
80
140
80
96
160
All high BMI
1,170
1,300
1,590
840
930
1,170
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
400
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
59%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
20%
2.76m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
402
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
38,292
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
196
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Oman
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
390
800
1,210
190
260
420
30-<35
160
330
500
130
190
350
35+
64
160
390
80
130
330
All high BMI
610
1,290
2,100
400
590
1,090
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
71%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
3.2m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,126
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
29,856
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
197
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Pakistan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
11,940
15,770
31,260
12,580
15,430
26,950
30-<35
3,540
5,630
15,810
5,060
7,260
17,830
35+
790
1,460
5,580
2,090
3,170
8,750
All high BMI
16,270
22,860
52,650
19,740
25,860
53,530
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Person years living with ill health
0
200k
400k
600k
800k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
61%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
26%
106.18m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
43,178
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
778,312
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
198
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Palau
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
2
2
2
2
2
2
30-<35
2
2
2
1
1
1
35+
1.0
1
1
1
1
1
All high BMI
5
5
5
4
4
5
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5
10
15
20
25
Person years living with ill health
0
100
200
300
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
73%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
43%
9,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
24
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
350
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
199
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Palestine
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
350
410
550
290
340
450
30-<35
180
220
350
240
290
450
35+
62
86
170
160
220
420
All high BMI
590
720
1,080
690
840
1,320
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
n/a
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
71%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
40%
2.39m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,307
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
30,422
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
200
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Panama
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
420
480
670
390
430
550
30-<35
170
220
390
220
280
500
35+
54
81
210
130
180
400
All high BMI
640
780
1,270
740
900
1,450
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
76%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
40%
2.72m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
988
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
35,238
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
201
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Papua New Guinea
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
590
720
1,140
550
680
1,090
30-<35
200
240
380
270
340
620
35+
68
100
270
130
170
380
All high BMI
860
1,060
1,790
950
1,190
2,090
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
50k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
<100ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
54%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
22%
3.88m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,233
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
48,749
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
202
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Paraguay
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
610
710
900
580
660
880
30-<35
260
340
590
270
340
560
35+
80
120
280
170
230
500
All high BMI
960
1,160
1,780
1,020
1,240
1,930
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
73%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
3.71m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,174
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
45,519
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
203
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Peru
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
3,450
3,990
5,870
3,410
3,850
5,320
30-<35
1,000
1,350
2,860
1,460
1,850
3,540
35+
190
300
900
500
680
1,560
All high BMI
4,640
5,640
9,630
5,370
6,380
10,410
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
73%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
30%
20.05m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
5,930
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
161,157
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
204
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Philippines
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
4,920
6,390
11,880
6,240
7,740
13,170
30-<35
870
1,270
3,060
1,510
2,020
4,120
35+
140
220
660
320
480
1,230
All high BMI
5,930
7,870
15,600
8,060
10,230
18,520
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
10k
20k
30k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
38%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
10%
34.12m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
30,329
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
308,794
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
205
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Poland
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
6,050
6,360
6,500
4,530
4,570
4,490
30-<35
2,570
2,960
3,840
2,280
2,420
2,710
35+
710
900
1,670
1,000
1,140
1,590
All high BMI
9,320
10,220
12,010
7,820
8,140
8,790
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
66%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
30%
20.8m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
11,627
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
469,099
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
206
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Portugal
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,710
1,640
1,530
1,430
1,350
1,140
30-<35
600
600
660
620
650
730
35+
120
160
310
230
270
430
All high BMI
2,430
2,400
2,500
2,290
2,270
2,300
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
57%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
23%
4.8m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,508
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
129,270
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
207
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Puerto Rico
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
480
470
430
460
450
420
30-<35
270
290
330
310
320
350
35+
110
120
180
230
280
420
All high BMI
860
890
940
1,000
1,050
1,200
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
n/a
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
77%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
44%
2.13m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,570
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
62,462
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
208
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Qatar
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
450
620
700
83
110
160
30-<35
250
370
550
68
100
190
35+
120
200
390
52
88
210
All high BMI
820
1,190
1,640
200
300
560
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
400
500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
79%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
49%
2.2m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
484
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
27,380
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
209
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Romania
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
3,040
2,980
2,540
2,410
2,270
1,860
30-<35
1,220
1,540
2,350
1,190
1,350
1,750
35+
330
490
1,130
550
720
1,260
All high BMI
4,600
5,010
6,020
4,150
4,340
4,870
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
70%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
39%
10.89m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
8,095
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
208,896
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
210
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Russian Federation
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
19,520
20,990
23,940
17,300
17,220
16,670
30-<35
7,170
8,230
10,750
10,380
10,270
9,450
35+
1,790
2,220
3,560
6,150
6,090
5,420
All high BMI
28,480
31,440
38,240
33,840
33,590
31,530
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20k
40k
60k
Person years living with ill health
0
0.5M
1M
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
62%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
25%
69.79m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
70,571
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,366,378
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
211
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Rwanda
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
140
200
510
370
490
1,060
30-<35
13
20
66
68
110
370
35+
4
8
35
21
35
130
All high BMI
160
230
610
460
640
1,550
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
21%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
5%
2.171m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,277
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
16,922
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
212
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
5
5
5
5
5
5
30-<35
3
3
4
4
4
5
35+
2
2
3
4
5
7
All high BMI
10
11
12
12
14
17
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
10
20
30
Person years living with ill health
0
200
400
600
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
78%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
48%
29,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
36
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
719
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
213
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Saint Lucia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
17
19
20
18
19
21
30-<35
6
7
11
12
14
18
35+
2
3
7
9
12
21
All high BMI
25
29
37
39
45
60
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
60
80
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
66%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
97,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
83
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
2,414
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
214
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
11
11
11
10
10
9
30-<35
4
4
5
7
8
9
35+
1
2
3
6
8
11
All high BMI
16
17
19
24
25
29
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
60
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
65%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
48,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
63
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,315
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
215
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Samoa
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
18
18
17
11
11
9
30-<35
13
14
17
14
14
15
35+
10
11
17
19
22
33
All high BMI
41
44
51
44
48
57
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
150
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
89%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
66%
108,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
159
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
2,264
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
216
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Sao Tome and Principe
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
9
11
17
11
13
24
30-<35
2
3
7
5
6
13
35+
0.6
0.7
1
2
3
8
All high BMI
12
14
26
18
22
46
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
10
20
30
40
Person years living with ill health
0
200
400
600
800
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
46%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
18%
70,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
39
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
760
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
217
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Saudi Arabia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
3,870
5,030
5,400
1,600
1,880
2,470
30-<35
2,080
2,970
4,060
1,360
1,710
2,630
35+
950
1,620
3,280
910
1,240
2,380
All high BMI
6,900
9,620
12,740
3,870
4,840
7,480
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
75%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
45%
20.22m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
20,857
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
319,105
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
218
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Senegal
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
370
480
990
680
830
1,560
30-<35
54
78
220
260
320
680
35+
15
20
57
110
150
390
All high BMI
440
580
1,270
1,040
1,300
2,630
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
32%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
11%
3.897m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,615
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
45,279
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
219
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Serbia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,190
1,180
1,040
800
740
570
30-<35
410
450
550
380
380
350
35+
97
120
210
180
200
250
All high BMI
1,700
1,750
1,810
1,370
1,320
1,170
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
100-250ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
57%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
24%
2.97m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,059
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
118,425
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
220
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Seychelles
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
11
14
20
10
11
14
30-<35
4
6
10
7
8
11
35+
1
2
4
4
5
10
All high BMI
17
21
34
21
24
35
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
10
20
30
40
50
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
64%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
32%
69,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
48
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,110
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
221
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Sierra Leone
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
140
170
300
260
320
610
30-<35
22
28
62
83
110
250
35+
14
13
12
50
60
110
All high BMI
170
210
380
400
490
970
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
24%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
8%
1.344m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,072
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
17,597
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
222
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Singapore
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
620
710
870
420
470
560
30-<35
120
180
390
110
150
250
35+
25
48
170
30
43
95
All high BMI
770
940
1,430
560
660
910
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
50k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
43%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
15%
2.335m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
543
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
49,728
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
223
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Slovakia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
900
920
860
600
600
580
30-<35
370
430
570
290
330
400
35+
75
100
210
120
140
210
All high BMI
1,340
1,440
1,640
1,010
1,070
1,190
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
64%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
29%
2.83m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,075
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
61,427
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
224
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Slovenia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
370
370
340
260
260
240
30-<35
120
130
140
87
85
73
35+
28
38
110
33
35
46
All high BMI
520
530
600
380
380
360
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
25k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
56%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
20%
949,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
370
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
25,302
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
225
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Solomon Islands
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
40
53
110
42
51
85
30-<35
14
18
32
20
26
53
35+
6
8
20
10
14
29
All high BMI
60
79
160
72
91
170
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
100
200
300
Person years living with ill health
0
1000
2000
3000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
60%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
24%
329,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
370
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
3,290
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
226
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Somalia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
300
380
860
570
700
1,480
30-<35
63
89
280
270
360
980
35+
15
23
99
110
160
530
All high BMI
380
490
1,240
950
1,230
2,990
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
38%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
16%
4.229m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,163
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
23,347
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
227
World Obesity Atlas 2025
South Africa
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
3,650
4,150
5,090
4,590
4,990
5,870
30-<35
1,500
1,710
2,110
3,500
4,090
5,980
35+
710
780
910
3,370
4,040
6,390
All high BMI
5,860
6,640
8,120
11,460
13,120
18,240
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
10k
20k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
56%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
32%
26.35m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
27,400
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
348,451
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
228
World Obesity Atlas 2025
South Korea
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
6,110
7,030
9,130
4,030
4,260
4,120
30-<35
630
930
2,120
630
780
1,200
35+
54
110
480
86
130
330
All high BMI
6,790
8,080
11,730
4,750
5,170
5,650
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
100-250ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
37%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
8%
17.38m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,915
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
473,039
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
229
World Obesity Atlas 2025
South Sudan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
240
290
500
370
460
790
30-<35
54
76
190
120
170
370
35+
9
14
45
51
77
210
All high BMI
300
380
730
540
710
1,360
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
26%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
9%
2.105m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
840
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
7,692
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
230
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Spain
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
8,170
7,960
7,940
5,650
5,550
5,460
30-<35
3,170
2,960
2,470
2,300
1,990
1,080
35+
910
890
900
1,120
1,060
900
All high BMI
12,240
11,820
11,310
9,070
8,600
7,440
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
200k
400k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
50%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
15%
18.75m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
5,864
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
549,339
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
231
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Sri Lanka
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,080
1,390
2,540
1,760
2,150
3,420
30-<35
170
240
570
410
590
1,330
35+
36
58
170
110
170
430
All high BMI
1,280
1,690
3,270
2,280
2,910
5,180
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
43%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
12%
8.46m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,972
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
163,072
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
232
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Sudan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,550
1,840
3,230
1,420
2,210
3,760
30-<35
330
460
1,340
860
1,140
2,590
35+
120
190
850
430
610
1,670
All high BMI
1,990
2,500
5,420
2,720
3,960
8,020
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
42%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
19%
13.44m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
11,340
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
179,627
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
233
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Suriname
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
51
55
68
50
54
66
30-<35
17
21
33
29
33
50
35+
6
8
18
22
28
55
All high BMI
75
84
120
100
120
170
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
150
200
250
Person years living with ill health
0
2000
4000
6000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
61%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
32%
290,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
248
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
5,936
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
234
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Sweden
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,520
1,640
1,920
1,030
1,070
1,180
30-<35
440
470
580
370
390
420
35+
120
130
200
140
150
170
All high BMI
2,080
2,240
2,690
1,540
1,610
1,770
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
52%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
16%
4.47m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
892
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
82,575
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
235
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Switzerland
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,220
1,300
1,360
670
690
700
30-<35
350
370
440
220
220
230
35+
91
99
120
97
110
140
All high BMI
1,660
1,770
1,910
990
1,020
1,070
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
41%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
12%
2.99m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
605
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
81,778
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
236
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
2,720
2,110
3,980
2,050
1,610
2,930
30-<35
1,000
830
1,910
1,460
1,210
2,550
35+
280
270
900
770
700
1,850
All high BMI
4,000
3,210
6,780
4,270
3,520
7,330
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
74%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
14.12m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
9,082
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
133,014
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
237
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Taiwan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
2,970
3,300
3,950
1,950
2,080
2,190
30-<35
550
690
1,110
560
640
820
35+
87
140
370
110
160
330
All high BMI
3,610
4,130
5,430
2,620
2,880
3,350
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
n/a
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
n/a
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
43%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
12%
8.77m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,813
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
224,475
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
238
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Tajikistan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
740
900
1,380
550
680
1,150
30-<35
210
290
640
290
390
770
35+
38
60
170
130
180
430
All high BMI
990
1,260
2,180
960
1,250
2,350
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
64%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
27%
4.54m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,116
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
38,707
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
239
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Tanzania
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,380
1,750
3,610
1,860
2,450
5,250
30-<35
270
390
1,150
750
1,110
3,100
35+
68
110
470
310
520
1,810
All high BMI
1,710
2,240
5,230
2,920
4,070
10,160
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
35%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
14%
15.39m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
7,605
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
105,543
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
240
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Thailand
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
5,420
6,540
9,670
7,230
8,170
10,510
30-<35
1,240
1,670
3,160
2,330
2,900
4,710
35+
280
450
1,180
770
1,060
2,190
All high BMI
6,940
8,660
14,010
10,330
12,140
17,410
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
49%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
17%
31.42m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
16,543
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
442,120
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
241
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Timor-Leste
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
17
24
59
21
32
84
30-<35
1
2
7
3
4
15
35+
0.4
0.6
2
0.9
1
4
All high BMI
19
26
68
25
37
100
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
60
80
100
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
1500
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
16%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
3%
171,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
99
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,815
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
242
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Togo
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
240
290
510
300
380
740
30-<35
45
62
160
110
160
410
35+
12
16
47
51
77
230
All high BMI
290
370
720
460
610
1,380
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
34%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
13%
2.097m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,363
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
17,136
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
243
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Tokelau
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.2
30-<35
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.1
0.2
0.3
35+
0.1
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.5
All high BMI
0.4
0.5
0.9
0.4
0.5
1.0
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
0.5
1
Person years living with ill health
0
5
10
15
20
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
n/a
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
n/a
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
n/a
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
91%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
72%
1,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
20
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
244
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Tonga
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
50
100
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
9
8
5
6
5
3
30-<35
8
8
8
8
9
10
35+
6
7
10
12
14
18
All high BMI
23
23
22
27
27
31
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
20
40
60
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
92%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
75%
54,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
67
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,143
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
245
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Trinidad and Tobago
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
160
170
170
150
160
170
30-<35
66
72
86
88
94
100
35+
27
34
60
67
80
120
All high BMI
260
280
320
310
330
400
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
n/a
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
60%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
30%
706,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
1,124
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
21,768
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
246
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Tunisia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,090
1,200
1,470
1,150
1,230
1,350
30-<35
400
480
740
700
790
1,030
35+
99
140
300
380
470
790
All high BMI
1,590
1,830
2,510
2,230
2,490
3,160
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
60%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
29%
5.68m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,856
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
115,936
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
247
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Turkey
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
9,970
11,180
13,150
7,550
8,300
9,470
30-<35
4,230
4,990
6,630
5,540
6,340
8,090
35+
1,000
1,410
2,850
3,580
4,510
7,250
All high BMI
15,200
17,580
22,630
16,670
19,150
24,800
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
25k
Person years living with ill health
0
200k
400k
600k
800k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
71%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
47.44m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
26,350
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
792,249
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
248
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Turkmenistan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
650
760
1,030
470
580
900
30-<35
180
240
440
230
290
450
35+
32
50
130
110
150
290
All high BMI
860
1,050
1,600
810
1,020
1,640
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
25k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
100-250ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
61%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
24%
3.24m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,186
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
24,588
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
249
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Tuvalu
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
0.9
0.9
0.6
0.7
0.6
0.4
30-<35
1.0
1
0.9
0.8
0.8
0.6
35+
0.6
0.7
0.7
1
1
1
All high BMI
2
3
2
3
3
2
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5
10
Person years living with ill health
0
50
100
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
n/a
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
88%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
67%
5,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
12
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
117
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
250
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Uganda
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
440
650
2,000
1,040
1,390
3,320
30-<35
66
120
570
280
420
1,280
35+
15
30
220
110
200
900
All high BMI
520
800
2,790
1,430
2,010
5,500
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
50k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
26%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
9%
8.29m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,419
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
48,897
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
251
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Ukraine
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
5,790
6,050
6,010
5,720
5,640
4,880
30-<35
2,090
2,250
2,380
3,520
3,550
3,190
35+
700
800
1,000
1,890
1,900
1,650
All high BMI
8,580
9,100
9,390
11,130
11,090
9,730
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
15k
20k
Person years living with ill health
0
100k
200k
300k
400k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
59%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
25%
19.11m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
23,446
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
442,055
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
252
World Obesity Atlas 2025
United Arab Emirates
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,680
2,050
2,820
480
650
1,010
30-<35
720
880
1,170
390
510
730
35+
320
440
790
250
350
620
All high BMI
2,720
3,370
4,790
1,120
1,510
2,360
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
500
1000
1500
2000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
100k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
>50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
73%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
35%
7.14m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
2,058
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
98,039
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
253
World Obesity Atlas 2025
United Kingdom
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
9,800
10,050
10,550
7,750
7,930
8,490
30-<35
4,150
4,410
5,150
3,890
4,100
4,600
35+
1,440
1,690
2,610
2,480
2,810
3,950
All high BMI
15,390
16,150
18,310
14,120
14,840
17,050
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
Person years living with ill health
0
200k
400k
600k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
63%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
28%
35.35m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
9,205
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
755,131
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
254
World Obesity Atlas 2025
United States
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
42,310
43,770
44,730
31,280
33,090
38,020
30-<35
25,350
28,220
36,580
21,060
22,860
27,130
35+
14,840
17,740
26,230
22,020
26,050
39,440
All high BMI
82,500
89,730
107,540
74,360
82,010
104,590
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50k
100k
Person years living with ill health
0
1M
2M
3M
4M
5M
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
75%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
44%
212.13m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
116,634
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
5,032,679
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
255
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Uruguay
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
80
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
430
460
520
370
380
410
30-<35
180
210
310
190
220
300
35+
59
80
160
140
170
290
All high BMI
670
750
990
690
770
1,000
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
200
400
600
800
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
72%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
36%
1.99m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
858
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
31,330
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
256
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Uzbekistan
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
2,920
3,360
4,220
2,500
2,960
4,190
30-<35
1,050
1,520
3,220
1,320
1,770
3,150
35+
280
440
1,110
730
1,000
1,900
All high BMI
4,240
5,320
8,550
4,550
5,730
9,250
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
68%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
34%
17.79m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
13,317
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
210,403
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
257
World Obesity Atlas 2025
Vanuatu
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
50
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
19
21
30
18
21
32
30-<35
7
8
11
9
11
18
35+
2
3
8
5
6
12
All high BMI
28
32
48
32
38
62
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
50
100
150
Person years living with ill health
0
500
1000
1500
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
Yes
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
500-1000ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
<10%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
54%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
23%
111,000
Adults with high BMI in 2030
172
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
1,852
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
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Venezuela
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
60
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
3,240
3,420
2,930
2,950
3,140
2,870
30-<35
1,300
1,410
1,290
1,480
1,610
1,490
35+
510
600
690
730
900
1,250
All high BMI
5,060
5,430
4,920
5,160
5,660
5,610
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
250k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
40-50%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
54%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
24%
10.52m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
13,109
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
241,565
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
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Vietnam
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
2,040
3,350
8,420
2,500
3,780
8,380
30-<35
140
270
860
220
370
980
35+
18
35
130
28
48
150
All high BMI
2,200
3,650
9,400
2,740
4,190
9,510
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
5k
10k
Person years living with ill health
0
50k
100k
150k
200k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
Yes
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
n/a
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
250-500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
30-40%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
21%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
2%
18.92m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
10,845
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
198,941
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
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Yemen
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
1,310
1,690
2,970
1,240
1,670
3,340
30-<35
280
420
980
480
710
1,790
35+
92
160
590
170
280
830
All high BMI
1,690
2,270
4,540
1,900
2,660
5,960
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
2000
4000
6000
Person years living with ill health
0
20k
40k
60k
80k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
n/a
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
20-30%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
41%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
15%
10.5m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
6,496
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
92,670
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
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Zambia
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
30
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
10
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
310
440
1,180
570
750
1,630
30-<35
59
89
270
210
320
880
35+
18
31
150
84
140
500
All high BMI
390
560
1,600
870
1,200
3,010
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
n/a
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
Yes
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
Yes
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
Yes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
Yes
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
1000-2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
32%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
12%
4.61m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
3,038
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
37,388
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
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Zimbabwe
Overweight and obesity prevalence over time
Projected proportion of adults living with high Body Mass Index (25kg/m2 and above)
% women with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
20
40
% men with high BMI
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
2026
2028
2030
0
5
10
15
20
BMI 25-<30
BMI 30-<35
BMI 35+
Adult population living with high BMI estimated in 2010, 2015 and projected to 2030 (in
thousands)
Men
Women
BMI (kg/m2)
2010
2015
2030
2010
2015
2030
25-<30
360
400
670
850
930
1,360
30-<35
68
90
240
360
430
820
35+
13
18
69
170
220
500
All high BMI
440
510
990
1,380
1,580
2,690
Totals may not add up due to rounding
The impact of overweight and obesity on other NCDs, 2021
Number of adults living with disease or suffering premature deaths attributable to high BMI
Premature deaths
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Person years living with ill health
0
10k
20k
30k
40k
Type 2 Diabetes
Stroke
Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cancers
Other NCDs
National policies, action and risk factors
National guidelines for the management of high BMI
No
National guidelines for the management of physical inactivity
No
National guidelines for NCD management in primary care
No
Survey of adult overweight and obesity in the last five years
No
Survey of adult unhealthy diets in the last five years
No
Survey of adult physical inactivity in the last five years
No
Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages
No
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption per person per week
>2500ml
Proportion of adults with insufficient physical activity
10-20%
n/a = status not certain or unavailable
Sources: Institute for Health Metrics 2024, WHO Global Health Observatory 2024, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration 2024, UN Population Division 2024,
Lara-Castor et al 2023 (DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41269-8), World Obesity Federation 2024.
Adults with high BMI in 2025
35%
Adults living with obesity in 2025
15%
3.659m
Adults with high BMI in 2030
4,253
Premature NCD deaths due to high
BMI, 2021
39,242
Adult person-years of NCD ill-
health due to high BMI, 2021
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Annex 1: Methods and data sources
Overweight and obesity prevalence data up to 2022 are based on the estimates published by the Non-
Communicable Disease Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC) at https://ncdrisc.org/.
Projections beyond 2022 are World Obesity Federation estimates based on the Excel FORECAST function using
the data for each country’s age-standardised prevalence data for 2010 to 2022, projected forwards to 2030. The
projections make no assumptions about potential interventions to reduce the prevalence of high BMI, nor about
possible extraneous factors that may increase the prevalence of high BMI (such as viral epidemics or food system
crises).
Numbers of persons living with overweight or obesity are based on the prevalence data from the NCD-RisC
database matched with population numbers for adults from the United Nations Department of Economic and
Social Affairs, Population Division World Population Prospects 2024, Online Edition.
Lifetime risk of high BMI is a first-order estimate of the likelihood that a person will experience high BMI at some
point during their lifetime. It is based on the maximum prevalence levels given in the tables of prevalence-by-age-
group in the NCD-RisC database, for each country, each gender, and for the latest available year (2022). It is likely
to be an underestimate of the true value, as the maximum prevalence at any specific age will not include persons
who have yet to experience high BMI, or who experienced high BMI and have since returned to a lower BMI. This
is exemplified by a study by Stokes et al (2017), which found that in US adults the prevalence of obesity (BMI 30kg/
m2 and above) peaked at just over 40% among adults aged around 60 years, but this figure rose to over 55% when
persons who had ever previously experienced obesity were included.
Premature deaths and person-years with ill health data are based on the estimates published by the Institute
for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) Global Burden of Disease database at https://vizhub.healthdata.org/
gbd-results/. (See also Zhou et al, 2024.) Premature deaths are deaths of persons under age 70 years, estimated by
country, cause of death, and year. Person-years with ill health (described as Years Lived with Disease, YLDs, in the
database), are the estimates for the total years and part-years of ill health suffered prior to death, for adults over
age 20 years, estimated by country and form of disease, during the year given. Note that in the country tables in
Section 3 of this Atlas, the figures for ‘% people with NCDs dying aged <70 years’ are taken from the World Health
Organization’s Global Health Observatory (WHO-GHO) database (https://www.who.int/data/gho), and defined as
premature deaths under the age of 70 years due to noncommunicable diseases (NCD) as a percentage of all NCD
deaths.
Risk factors for premature deaths and person-years of ill health are those listed in the IHME GBD database, and
include a range of factors and the estimated attributable numbers of deaths or YLDs associated with each factor.
Note that the attributable deaths or YLDs from risk factors may overlap, and some risk factors may raise the
likelihood of the occurrence of another risk factor. Note also that the risk factor ‘high BMI’ in the database typically
refers to a BMI in adults of 25 kg/m2 and above, and that high BMI is treated as a risk factor rather than a disease in
its own right in the IHME GBD database. The full methodology used by GBD can be found on the GBD website.
Estimated prevalence of untreated diabetes are given in WHO-GHO database (https://www.who.int/data/gho).
The estimates are for the proportion of people aged ≥ 30 years with diabetes who are currently not using glucose-
lowering medication. The type of diabetes is not specified.
Estimated prevalence of adults with insufficient physical activity are given in the WHO-GHO database (https://
www.who.int/data/gho) and are an estimate of the percentage of adults (age >18 years) attaining less than 150
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minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical
activity per week, or equivalent.
Estimated consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is derived from the Tufts University Global Dietary
Database (https://globaldietarydatabase.org/data-download) and published in Lara-Castor et al (2023). Estimates
are for 2018 per capita for adults >20 years, and converted from servings per week to millilitres per week (8oz =
237 ml).
Estimated health costs due to diets high in processed foods are derived from the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations report The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 (FAO, 2024), Table A2.1. We
have taken the value in that table for the health costs of dietary risks associated with non-communicable diseases,
sub-set ‘Diets high in processed foods and additives’, and converted from millions of dollars (2020 PPP) to per
capita dollars (2020 PPP) based on UN national population estimates for 2024 (see above). Note that if we had
taken other aspects of the diet (consumption of animal source whole foods, lack of plant whole foods, and lack
of beneficial fatty acids) into account the total health costs would be considerably higher than those shown in this
Atlas.
Universal health Coverage NCD Index values for 2021 (and 2015) are given in the WHO-GHO (https://www.
who.int/data/gho), and the estimated change is based on the difference in the Index value between these two
years as a percentage of the 2015 value.
The presence of national guidelines and standards for the management of high BMI or obesity, the management
of physical activity, the management of physical inactivity, and the management of NCDs in primary care are all
given in the WHO-GHO (https://www.who.int/data/gho).
The presence of recent surveys of adult overweight and obesity, adult unhealthy diets, adult physical inactivity and
a general or STEPS health examination are all given in the WHO-GHO (https://www.who.int/data/gho).
The presence of national policies or actions to impose taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, to impose taxes on
foods high in fat, saturated fat, sugar or salt (HFSS), to provide subsidies for healthier foods, to impose restriction
on children’s exposure to food and beverage marketing, and to implement tax incentives to promote physical
activity are all given in the WHO-GHO (https://www.who.int/data/gho).
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Annex 2: National estimates for the
lifetime risk of high BMI in adulthood
The figures here are based on the maximum prevalence (%) of high BMI (BMI 25 kg/m2 and above), and obesity
class II and over (BMI 35kg/m2 and above) in any specified age-group in 2022. For comment on the methods, and
why the figures may be underestimates, see Annex 1.
Men BMI 25+
Women BMI 25+
Men BMI 35+
Women BMI 35+
Afghanistan
40-60
60-80
10-20
10-20
Albania
80-100
80-100
0-10
10-20
Algeria
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
American Samoa
80-100
80-100
>40
>40
Andorra
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Angola
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Antigua and
Barbuda
60-80
80-100
0-10
20-30
Argentina
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
Armenia
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Australia
80-100
60-80
10-20
10-20
Austria
60-80
40-60
0-10
0-10
Azerbaijan
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Bahamas
60-80
80-100
10-20
30-40
Bahrain
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Bangladesh
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Barbados
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Belarus
80-100
80-100
0-10
20-30
Belgium
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Belize
60-80
80-100
10-20
30-40
Benin
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Bermuda
60-80
80-100
0-10
20-30
Bhutan
40-60
60-80
0-10
0-10
Bolivia
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
80-100
80-100
0-10
10-20
Botswana
20-40
60-80
0-10
10-20
Brazil
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Brunei Darussalam
60-80
60-80
10-20
10-20
Bulgaria
60-80
60-80
10-20
10-20
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Men BMI 25+
Women BMI 25+
Men BMI 35+
Women BMI 35+
Burkina Faso
20-40
20-40
0-10
0-10
Burundi
20-40
0-20
0-10
0-10
Cabo Verde
40-60
60-80
0-10
10-20
Cambodia
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Cameroon
40-60
40-60
0-10
10-20
Canada
60-80
60-80
10-20
10-20
Central African
Republic
20-40
20-40
0-10
0-10
Chad
20-40
20-40
0-10
0-10
Chile
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
China
40-60
40-60
0-10
0-10
Colombia
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Comoros
20-40
60-80
0-10
10-20
Congo
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Cook Islands
80-100
80-100
>40
>40
Costa Rica
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Cote d’Ivoire
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Croatia
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
Cuba
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Cyprus
60-80
60-80
10-20
10-20
Czechia
80-100
80-100
10-20
10-20
Denmark
60-80
40-60
0-10
0-10
Djibouti
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Dominica
40-60
80-100
0-10
20-30
Dominican Republic
60-80
80-100
10-20
10-20
DR Congo
20-40
20-40
0-10
0-10
Ecuador
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
Egypt
60-80
80-100
20-30
>40
El Salvador
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
Equatorial Guinea
20-40
60-80
0-10
10-20
Eritrea
0-20
20-40
0-10
0-10
Estonia
80-100
80-100
10-20
10-20
Eswatini
40-60
80-100
10-20
20-30
Ethiopia
0-20
0-20
0-10
0-10
Federated States of
Micronesia
60-80
80-100
20-30
>40
Fiji
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
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Men BMI 25+
Women BMI 25+
Men BMI 35+
Women BMI 35+
Finland
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
France
60-80
40-60
0-10
0-10
French Polynesia
80-100
60-80
20-30
30-40
Gabon
40-60
60-80
0-10
10-20
Gambia
40-60
60-80
0-10
10-20
Georgia
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
Germany
80-100
60-80
0-10
10-20
Ghana
20-40
60-80
0-10
10-20
Greece
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
Greenland
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Grenada
40-60
80-100
0-10
20-30
Guatemala
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
Guinea
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Guinea Bissau
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Guyana
40-60
60-80
0-10
20-30
Haiti
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Honduras
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
Hungary
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
Iceland
60-80
60-80
0-10
0-10
India
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Indonesia
20-40
60-80
0-10
0-10
Iran
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
Iraq
80-100
80-100
10-20
30-40
Ireland
80-100
60-80
10-20
10-20
Israel
60-80
60-80
10-20
10-20
Italy
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Jamaica
40-60
80-100
0-10
20-30
Japan
20-40
20-40
0-10
0-10
Jordan
80-100
80-100
10-20
30-40
Kazakhstan
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Kenya
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Kiribati
80-100
80-100
10-20
30-40
Kuwait
80-100
80-100
20-30
30-40
Kyrgyzstan
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Lao PDR
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
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Women BMI 25+
Men BMI 35+
Women BMI 35+
Latvia
80-100
80-100
10-20
10-20
Lebanon
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
Lesotho
20-40
60-80
0-10
20-30
Liberia
20-40
40-60
0-10
10-20
Libya
60-80
80-100
10-20
30-40
Lithuania
80-100
80-100
10-20
10-20
Luxembourg
60-80
60-80
0-10
0-10
Madagascar
20-40
20-40
0-10
0-10
Malawi
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Malaysia
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Maldives
40-60
60-80
0-10
0-10
Mali
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Malta
80-100
80-100
10-20
10-20
Marshall Islands
80-100
80-100
20-30
30-40
Mauritania
20-40
60-80
0-10
10-20
Mauritius
40-60
60-80
0-10
10-20
Mexico
80-100
80-100
10-20
10-20
Moldova
80-100
80-100
0-10
10-20
Mongolia
60-80
80-100
10-20
10-20
Montenegro
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Morocco
40-60
80-100
0-10
10-20
Mozambique
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Myanmar
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Namibia
20-40
40-60
0-10
10-20
Nauru
80-100
80-100
>40
>40
Nepal
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Netherlands
60-80
60-80
0-10
0-10
New Zealand
80-100
60-80
10-20
10-20
Nicaragua
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Niger
0-20
20-40
0-10
0-10
Nigeria
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Niue
80-100
80-100
30-40
>40
North Korea
40-60
40-60
0-10
0-10
North Macedonia
80-100
80-100
10-20
10-20
Norway
60-80
40-60
0-10
0-10
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Women BMI 25+
Men BMI 35+
Women BMI 35+
Oman
60-80
80-100
30-40
20-30
Pakistan
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Palau
80-100
80-100
20-30
20-30
Panama
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Papua New Guinea
40-60
60-80
0-10
10-20
Paraguay
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Peru
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
Philippines
40-60
40-60
0-10
0-10
Poland
80-100
80-100
10-20
10-20
Portugal
80-100
60-80
0-10
10-20
Puerto Rico
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Qatar
80-100
80-100
10-20
30-40
Romania
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
Russian Federation
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
Rwanda
0-20
20-40
0-10
0-10
Saint Kitts and
Nevis
60-80
80-100
10-20
30-40
Saint Lucia
40-60
80-100
0-10
20-30
Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines
40-60
80-100
0-10
20-30
Samoa
80-100
80-100
30-40
>40
Sao Tome and
Principe
40-60
60-80
0-10
10-20
Saudi Arabia
80-100
80-100
10-20
30-40
Senegal
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Serbia
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Seychelles
60-80
80-100
0-10
20-30
Sierra Leone
0-20
20-40
0-10
0-10
Singapore
40-60
40-60
0-10
0-10
Slovakia
80-100
80-100
10-20
10-20
Slovenia
60-80
60-80
10-20
0-10
Solomon Islands
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Somalia
20-40
60-80
0-10
10-20
South Africa
40-60
80-100
0-10
30-40
South Korea
40-60
40-60
0-10
0-10
South Sudan
20-40
20-40
0-10
0-10
Spain
60-80
60-80
0-10
0-10
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Women BMI 25+
Men BMI 35+
Women BMI 35+
Sri Lanka
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
State of Palestine
60-80
80-100
20-30
30-40
Sudan
40-60
40-60
0-10
10-20
Suriname
40-60
80-100
0-10
20-30
Sweden
60-80
60-80
0-10
0-10
Switzerland
60-80
40-60
0-10
0-10
Syrian Arab
Republic
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
Taiwan
40-60
40-60
0-10
0-10
Tajikistan
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Tanzania
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Thailand
40-60
40-60
0-10
0-10
Timor-Leste
0-20
20-40
0-10
0-10
Togo
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Tokelau
80-100
80-100
>40
>40
Tonga
80-100
80-100
>40
>40
Trinidad and Tobago 60-80
60-80
10-20
20-30
Tunisia
60-80
80-100
0-10
20-30
Turkey
80-100
80-100
10-20
30-40
Turkmenistan
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
Tuvalu
80-100
80-100
30-40
>40
Uganda
0-20
20-40
0-10
0-10
Ukraine
60-80
80-100
0-10
10-20
United Arab
Emirates
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
United Kingdom
80-100
60-80
10-20
10-20
United States of
America
80-100
60-80
10-20
20-30
Uruguay
80-100
80-100
10-20
20-30
Uzbekistan
60-80
80-100
10-20
20-30
Vanuatu
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Venezuela
60-80
60-80
0-10
10-20
Vietnam
20-40
20-40
0-10
0-10
Yemen
40-60
40-60
0-10
0-10
Zambia
20-40
40-60
0-10
0-10
Zimbabwe
20-40
40-60
0-10
10-20
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