64% of Adults in Uzbekistan Are Overweight, WHO Data Show
Uzbekistan
Around 64% of adults in Uzbekistan are classified as overweight or obese, the highest share among CIS countries based on 2024 data. The figures are derived from World Health Organization (WHO) data published by Our World in Data.
The indicator covers adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, meaning that it includes both overweight and obesity. The figures are age-standardized, allowing for comparisons between countries.
Among CIS countries, Azerbaijan follows Uzbekistan at 63%. The share stands at 61% in Moldova, while Turkmenistan and Tajikistan are both at 58%. Kazakhstan, Russia, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan are each at 56%, while Belarus records 55%.
For comparison, the global average is 43%. The highest levels are recorded in Pacific countries: in Tonga, 91% of adults are classified as overweight or obese. In Japan, the figure is 24%.
The WHO defines overweight in adults as a BMI of 25 or higher and obesity as a BMI of 30 or higher. The organization classifies obesity as a chronic disease associated with multiple factors, including diet, physical activity and the wider environment.
Among CIS countries, Azerbaijan follows Uzbekistan at 63%. The share stands at 61% in Moldova, while Turkmenistan and Tajikistan are both at 58%. Kazakhstan, Russia, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan are each at 56%, while Belarus records 55%.
For comparison, the global average is 43%. The highest levels are recorded in Pacific countries: in Tonga, 91% of adults are classified as overweight or obese. In Japan, the figure is 24%.
The WHO defines overweight in adults as a BMI of 25 or higher and obesity as a BMI of 30 or higher. The organization classifies obesity as a chronic disease associated with multiple factors, including diet, physical activity and the wider environment.
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