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BMI Calculator — Algeria
Body Mass Index · WHO Standard · Algeria Health Statistics
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WHO normal BMI: 18.5–24.9. In Algeria, 27.4% of adults are obese and 62% are overweight or obese (WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory). Algeria uses the WHO BMI standard. The Ministère de la Santé, de la Population et de la Réforme Hospitalière publishes these statistics nationally. الجزائر من أعلى دول شمال أفريقيا في معدلات السمنة، وتشهد المناطق الحضرية معدلات أعلى بكثير من الريفية.
Weight / Height · Metric (kg/cm) · Imperial (lbs/ft)
BMI Classification — Algeria & 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 Algeria? ▾
27.4% of adults in Algeria are classified as obese and 62% are overweight or obese per WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory data. الجزائر من أعلى دول شمال أفريقيا في معدلات السمنة، وتشهد المناطق الحضرية معدلات أعلى بكثير من الريفية. The Ministère de la Santé, de la Population et de la Réforme Hospitalière monitors these figures through national health and nutrition surveys.
What BMI standard does Algeria use? ▾
Algeria follows the WHO standard (normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30). The Ministère de la Santé, de la Population et de la Réforme Hospitalière 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 Algeria? ▾
BMI is a widely used population screening tool in Algeria 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 Ministère de la Santé, de la Population et de la Réforme Hospitalière recommends combining BMI with waist circumference (men: <94 cm, women: <80 cm per WHO) and other clinical indicators for a complete assessment.