Samoa: The Country with the Highest Overweight Adult Population - WHO Data

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the country with the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults is Samoa. As per data for 2020, around 65% of adults in Samoa were overweight, and 35% were obese. This makes Samoa the country with the highest rate of overweight and obesity globally.

Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for various health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, and some types of cancer. Addressing the issue of overweight and obesity requires comprehensive efforts in promoting healthy diets, physical activity, and lifestyle interventions at the individual and societal levels.