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BMI Calculator — Qatar
Body Mass Index · WHO Standard · Qatar Health Statistics
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WHO normal BMI: 18.5–24.9. In Qatar, 35.1% of adults are obese and 68% are overweight or obese (WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory). Qatar uses the WHO BMI standard. The وزارة الصحة العامة القطرية publishes these statistics nationally. قطر من أعلى دول العالم في معدلات السمنة (35.1٪)، وتُعزى الأسباب إلى انخفاض النشاط البدني في البيئة الصحراوية الحارة والاعتماد الكبير على السيارات.
Weight / Height · Metric (kg/cm) · Imperial (lbs/ft)
BMI Classification — Qatar & 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 Qatar? ▾
35.1% of adults in Qatar are classified as obese and 68% are overweight or obese per WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory data. قطر من أعلى دول العالم في معدلات السمنة (35.1٪)، وتُعزى الأسباب إلى انخفاض النشاط البدني في البيئة الصحراوية الحارة والاعتماد الكبير على السيارات. The وزارة الصحة العامة القطرية monitors these figures through national health and nutrition surveys.
What BMI standard does Qatar use? ▾
Qatar follows the WHO standard (normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30). The وزارة الصحة العامة القطرية 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 Qatar? ▾
BMI is a widely used population screening tool in Qatar 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 وزارة الصحة العامة القطرية recommends combining BMI with waist circumference (men: <94 cm, women: <80 cm per WHO) and other clinical indicators for a complete assessment.