🇳🇬 Nigeria 🌍 WHO 🌏 Asia-Pacific 🇯🇵 Japan
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Body Mass Index — WHO international standards for Nigerian users
Quick Answer
Nigeria follows WHO BMI standards. Healthy weight: BMI 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese: 30 and above. According to NHANES and WHO data, Nigeria has a lower rate of obesity than Western countries, but urban areas are seeing rising BMI trends.
Weight / Height · Metric (kg/cm) · Imperial (lbs/ft)
BMI Classification — Nigeria & International
| Category / Healthy | 🌍 WHO | 🌏 Asia-Pacific | 🇯🇵 Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 | < 18.5 | < 18.5 |
| Healthy 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 BMI is healthy according to Nigerian health standards? ▾
Nigerian medical institutions follow WHO standards: Normal BMI is 18.5–24.9, overweight is 25–29.9, and obese is 30+. The Federal Ministry of Health uses these benchmarks in national nutrition programmes.