10 Least Obese Countries in the World

5. Djibouti

Mean BMI: Males – 22.4 /Females – 23.7

The African country of Djibouti that’s up next in our list of least obese countries in the world is small, arid, and sparsely populated. The state of the healthcare system in the country is not very developed and is managed by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Affairs and charities. The country is also prone to natural calamities like droughts and earthquakes. People in Djibouti are under the threat of certain diseases like malaria, diarrhea, typhoid, and yellow fever. Djibouti has a low industrialization rate and very little natural resources. Most of its citizens eat vegetable stew, soups, and lentils, and chew a narcotic plant known as qat, which results in decreased productivity and sleepiness. As a result, a typical family here spends more on qat than on health or education.

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