Tajikistan—Obesity Prevalence (BMI >= 30)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #91 of 196Series years: 1980–2024
Latest Value
23.1%
2024
YoY Change
+2.6%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#91
of 196 countries
Maximum
23.1%
2024
Minimum
6.4%
1980
CAGR
+2.9%
45 years
Last
23.1%
Previous
22.5%
Highest
23.1%
Lowest
6.4%
Unit
percent of adults aged 18 and over
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Tajikistan's obesity prevalence (BMI >= 30) was 23.1% in 2024, ranking #91 out of 196 countries. This represents a +2.6% change from 2023. Over the past 45 years, the highest recorded value was 23.1% (2024) and the lowest was 6.4% (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 | 23.1% | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 22.5% | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 21.9% | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 21.4% | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 20.8% | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 20.2% | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 19.7% | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 19.1% | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 18.6% | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 18.0% | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 17.4% | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 16.8% | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 16.2% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 15.6% | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 15.0% | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 14.4% | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 13.9% | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 13.3% | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 12.8% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 12.3% | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 11.9% | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 11.4% | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 11.0% | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 10.7% | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 10.3% | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 10.0% | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 9.7% | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 9.4% | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 9.2% | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 8.9% | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 8.7% | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 8.5% | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 8.3% | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 8.1% | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 7.9% | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 7.7% | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 7.6% | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 7.4% | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 7.2% | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 7.1% | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 6.9% | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 6.8% | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 6.7% | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 6.6% | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 6.4% |
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 →