10 Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the World

In this article, we will list the 10 most overweight and obese cities in the world. If you want to go through our detailed discussion on obesity, its risks and causes, and the weight loss industry, skip ahead to the 30 Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the World.

10 – Madinaty, Egypt

Google Trends Score – 100

Madinaty is the most obese city in Egypt according to our methodology. Egypt is struggling with an obesity problem, as 44.7% of adults aged 18 and above are living with obesity. 

9 – Bayburt, Turkey

Google Trends Score – 100

With a score of 100, Bayburt is among the top 10 most overweight and obese cities in the world. It is also the most obese and overweight city in Turkey, according to our methodology. 

8 – Janzour, Libya

Google Trends Score – 100 

Libya, overall, has a high prevalence of obesity. 42.8% of adults aged 18 or over are currently living with obesity in Libya.

7 – Al Khor, Qatar

Google Trends Score – 100

Al Khor is one of the most overweight and obese cities in the world. The overall adult obesity rate in Qatar is 46.1%.

6 – Thuwal, Saudi Arabia 

Google Trends Score – 100

Thuwal is among the top ten most overweight and obese cities in the world. 68.2% of people in Saudi Arabia are either overweight or obese.

5 – Charleston, West Virginia, United States 

Google Trends Score – 100

The US city among the top five most overweight and obese cities in the world, according to our methodology, is Charleston.

4 – Abu Halifa, Kuwait

Google Trends Score – 100

Abu Halifa is the fourth most obese and overweight city in the world. Obesity is a rising issue in Kuwait, as it is often mentioned as one of the fattest countries in the world.

3 – Tuamasaga, Samoa

Google Trends Score – 100

Tuamasaga is among the top three most obese and overweight cities in the world. It is located in Samoa, where 53% of the population is obese. 

2 – Tongatapu, Tonga

Google Trends Score – 100

Tongatapu has a Google Trend score of 100 and is located in Tonga, one of the most obese countries in the world.

1 – Avarua, Cook Islands 

Google Trends Score – 100

Cook Islands was second on our list of the most obese countries. Its city, Avarua has topped our list of the 30 most overweight and obese cities in the world. 

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