In the United States, the percentage of obese adults is 36.2%, according to World Population Review. Although the US is frequently criticized for being an overweight country, it’s not the world’s most gluttonous travel destination. More than a dozen other nations compete for that illusory title. Furthermore, you wouldn’t instinctively link these places to binge eating and a bad way of living. So where are the fattest regions on Earth?
United States of America
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The population of the USA is 331.9 million. The total percentage of obese adults in the USA is 36.2%, based on data compiled by the World Population Review and Global Obesity Observatory.
Of this number, 41.1% are female and 36.47% are adult males. Accordingly, the proportion of obese children in the USA is as follows: 19.47% of children are female and 23.29% of children are male. Which nations are more obese, though?
French Polynesia
The population of French Polynesia is 304,032. Adult obesity as a percentage of the total is 40.4%.
48.89% of this number are adult males, and 56.90% are adult females. Accordingly, the proportion of obese children in French Polynesia is as follows: 27.90% of the population is female and 29.09% of the population is male.
Tokelau
There are 1,411 people living in Tokelau. Adult obesity as a percentage of total adults is 41.40.
Adult males make up 41.40% of this number, while adult females make up 52.18%. In Tokelau, the proportion of obese children varies by gender, with 24.15% of males and 24.42% of females affected.
Federated States of Micronesia
115,224 people call the Federated States of Micronesia home. The adult obesity rate is 45.8% overall.
Adult males make up 41.48% of this number, while adult females make up 53.17%. In Micronesia, the proportion of obese children varies by gender, with 22.31% of females and 19.72% of males falling into this category.