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BMI Calculator — Georgia
Body Mass Index · WHO Standard · Georgia Health Statistics
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WHO normal BMI: 18.5–24.9. In Georgia, 22.1% of adults are obese and 55.4% are overweight or obese (WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory). Georgia uses the WHO BMI standard. The National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC) Georgia publishes these statistics nationally. Georgia has one of the higher obesity rates in the South Caucasus. The NCDC Georgia conducts STEPS surveys aligned with WHO methodology, tracking BMI alongside other cardiometabolic risk factors.
Weight / Height · Metric (kg/cm) · Imperial (lbs/ft)
BMI Classification — Georgia & 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 Georgia? ▾
22.1% of adults in Georgia are classified as obese and 55.4% are overweight or obese per WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory data. Georgia has one of the higher obesity rates in the South Caucasus. The NCDC Georgia conducts STEPS surveys aligned with WHO methodology, tracking BMI alongside other cardiometabolic risk factors. The National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC) Georgia monitors these figures through national health and nutrition surveys.
What BMI standard does Georgia use? ▾
Georgia follows the WHO standard (normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30). The National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC) Georgia 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 Georgia? ▾
BMI is a widely used population screening tool in Georgia 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 National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC) Georgia recommends combining BMI with waist circumference (men: <94 cm, women: <80 cm per WHO) and other clinical indicators for a complete assessment.