Domain : Living conditions
Circuit : Quality of life
Modified : 2024-27-03
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Quality of life
Body mass index (BMI) is weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. It counts only for adults (from 18 years old).
BMI = weight (kg)/height (m)2
underweight: BMI < 18.5
normal weight: 18.5 ≤ BMI < 25
overweight: 25 ≤ BMI < 30
obesity: BMI ≥ 30
Statistical Office of the SR