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BMI Calculator — Morocco
Body Mass Index · WHO Standard · Morocco Health Statistics
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WHO normal BMI: 18.5–24.9. In Morocco, 26.1% of adults are obese and 60.3% are overweight or obese (WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory). Morocco uses the WHO BMI standard. The Ministère de la Santé et de la Protection Sociale du Maroc publishes these statistics nationally. المغرب يواجه عبئاً مزدوجاً: سوء التغذية في المناطق القروية والسمنة في المدن الكبرى كالدار البيضاء والرباط.
Weight / Height · Metric (kg/cm) · Imperial (lbs/ft)
BMI Classification — Morocco & 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 Morocco? ▾
26.1% of adults in Morocco are classified as obese and 60.3% are overweight or obese per WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory data. المغرب يواجه عبئاً مزدوجاً: سوء التغذية في المناطق القروية والسمنة في المدن الكبرى كالدار البيضاء والرباط. The Ministère de la Santé et de la Protection Sociale du Maroc monitors these figures through national health and nutrition surveys.
What BMI standard does Morocco use? ▾
Morocco follows the WHO standard (normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30). The Ministère de la Santé et de la Protection Sociale du Maroc 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 Morocco? ▾
BMI is a widely used population screening tool in Morocco 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 et de la Protection Sociale du Maroc recommends combining BMI with waist circumference (men: <94 cm, women: <80 cm per WHO) and other clinical indicators for a complete assessment.