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BMI Calculator — Trinidad and Tobago
Body Mass Index · WHO Standard · Trinidad and Tobago Health Statistics
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WHO normal BMI: 18.5–24.9. In Trinidad and Tobago, 18.6% of adults are obese and 50.1% are overweight or obese (WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory). Trinidad and Tobago uses the WHO BMI standard. The Ministry of Health Trinidad and Tobago publishes these statistics nationally. Trinidad and Tobago has one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates in the Caribbean (13.8%), strongly linked to high overweight and obesity rates.
Weight / Height · Metric (kg/cm) · Imperial (lbs/ft)
BMI Classification — Trinidad and Tobago & 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 Trinidad and Tobago? ▾
18.6% of adults in Trinidad and Tobago are classified as obese and 50.1% are overweight or obese per WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory data. Trinidad and Tobago has one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates in the Caribbean (13.8%), strongly linked to high overweight and obesity rates. The Ministry of Health Trinidad and Tobago monitors these figures through national health and nutrition surveys.
What BMI standard does Trinidad and Tobago use? ▾
Trinidad and Tobago follows the WHO standard (normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30). The Ministry of Health Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago? ▾
BMI is a widely used population screening tool in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Ministry of Health Trinidad and Tobago recommends combining BMI with waist circumference (men: <94 cm, women: <80 cm per WHO) and other clinical indicators for a complete assessment.