Countries ranked by the percentage of adults with a body mass index of 30 or above in 2025, according to WHO Global Health Observatory and NCD Risk Factor Collaboration data. The United States has among the highest obesity rates of any high...
About: Countries by Adult Obesity Rate 2025
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Countries ranked by the percentage of adults with a body mass index of 30 or above in 2025, according to WHO Global Health Observatory and NCD Risk Factor Collaboration data. The United States has among the highest obesity rates of any high-income nation — with nearly 42% of American adults classified as obese in 2025, a figure driven by a food environment characterised by ultra-processed food ubiquity, large portion norms, car-dependent urban design that reduces incidental physical activity, and economic inequality that makes calorie-dense processed foods cheaper and more accessible than fresh produce in many communities. The direct healthcare costs of obesity-related conditions including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers are estimated to exceed $170 billion annually in the United States alone.
Key Findings
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United States leads with 42 in 2025.
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Average value in 2025: 30 · median: 29.
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Gap in 2025: United States is 1.9× larger than France.
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Countries by Adult Obesity Rate 2025
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Data Points
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8 categories
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Top Value
42
United States
Adult Obesity Rate (%) · 2025
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Metrics
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Adult Obesity Rate (%)
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Period
2025
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2025 value · vs. 2025| # | Category | 2025 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | United States | 42 | 42 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Mexico | 35 | 35 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Turkey | 32 | 32 | +0% |
| 4 | Canada | 29 | 29 | +0% |
| 5 | Australia | 29 | 29 | +0% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 28 | 28 | +0% |
| 7 | Germany | 24 | 24 | +0% |
| 8 | France | 22 | 22 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2025
42
Maximum
22
Minimum
30
Average
29
Median
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