🇦🇴 Angola 🌍 WHO 🌏 Asia-Pacific 🇯🇵 Japan
BMI Calculator — Angola
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WHO normal BMI: 18.5–24.9. In Angola, 8.2% of adults are obese and 29.5% are overweight or obese (WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory). Angola uses the WHO BMI standard. The Ministério da Saúde de Angola (MINSA) publishes these statistics nationally. Angola's obesity rates are rising with rapid urbanisation and oil-driven economic growth in Luanda. The MINSA monitors BMI through periodic health and nutrition surveys.
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BMI Classification — Angola & International
| Category / Normal | 🌍 WHO | 🌏 Asia-Pacific | 🇯🇵 Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 | < 18.5 | < 18.5 |
| Normal weight | 18.5 – 24.9 | 18.5 – 22.9 | 18.5 – 24.9 |
| Overweight | 25 – 29.9 | 23 – 27.4 | ≥ 25 (Obese) |
| Obese | ≥ 30 | ≥ 27.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the obesity rate in Angola? ▾
8.2% of adults in Angola are classified as obese and 29.5% are overweight or obese per WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory data. Angola's obesity rates are rising with rapid urbanisation and oil-driven economic growth in Luanda. The MINSA monitors BMI through periodic health and nutrition surveys. The Ministério da Saúde de Angola (MINSA) monitors these figures through national health and nutrition surveys.
What BMI standard does Angola use? ▾
Angola follows the WHO standard (normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30). The Ministério da Saúde de Angola (MINSA) applies these thresholds in national clinical guidelines and public health campaigns. Unlike parts of Asia which use lower cut-offs, the standard WHO thresholds reflect the original research on European and North American populations.
Is BMI an accurate measure for people in Angola? ▾
BMI is a widely used population screening tool in Angola but it has well-known limitations: it does not distinguish between muscle and fat, and cannot capture fat distribution — abdominal (visceral) fat carries higher cardiovascular risk than fat stored in limbs. The Ministério da Saúde de Angola (MINSA) recommends combining BMI with waist circumference (men: <94 cm, women: <80 cm per WHO) and other clinical indicators for a complete assessment.