Cambodia—Obesity Prevalence (BMI >= 30)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #191 of 196Series years: 1980–2024
Latest Value
4.9%
2024
YoY Change
+6.2%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#191
of 196 countries
Maximum
4.9%
2024
Minimum
0.3%
1980
CAGR
+6.4%
45 years
Last
4.9%
Previous
4.6%
Highest
4.9%
Lowest
0.3%
Unit
percent of adults aged 18 and over
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Cambodia's obesity prevalence (BMI >= 30) was 4.9% in 2024, ranking #191 out of 196 countries. This represents a +6.2% change from 2023. Over the past 45 years, the highest recorded value was 4.9% (2024) and the lowest was 0.3% (1980). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
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| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.9% | +6.2% |
| 2023 | 4.6% | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 4.4% | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 4.1% | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 3.8% | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 3.2% | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 2.8% | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 2.6% | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 2.4% | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 2.3% | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 2.1% | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 2.0% | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 1.8% | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 1.7% | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 1.5% | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 1.3% | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 1.2% | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 1.2% | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 1.1% | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 1.0% | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 1.0% | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 0.9% | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 0.8% | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 0.8% | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 0.7% | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 0.7% | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 0.7% | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 0.6% | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 0.6% | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 0.6% | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 0.5% | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 0.5% | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 0.5% | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 0.4% | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 0.4% | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 0.4% | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 0.4% | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 0.4% | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 0.3% | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 0.3% |
Top Countries — Obesity Prevalence (BMI >= 30)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Samoa | 75.9% | 2024 |
| 2 | Tonga | 73.8% | 2024 |
| 3 | Nauru | 71.4% | 2024 |
| 4 | Tuvalu | 65.1% | 2024 |
| 5 | Samoa | 64.3% | 2024 |
| 6 | French Polynesia | 49.2% | 2024 |
| 7 | Micronesia | 48.6% | 2024 |
| 8 | Bahamas | 48.3% | 2024 |
| 9 | St. Kitts and Nevis | 46.7% | 2024 |
| 10 | Kiribati | 45.6% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
BMI at least 30 kg/m2; age-standardized estimate, both sexes.
Methodology
WHO age-standardized model-based estimate
Unit
percent of adults aged 18 and over
Source: World Health Organization (Global Health Observatory)Available series: 1980–2024View original source →