The most obese country is the South Pacific island nation of Nauru (population 13,287) which has more obese people, per capita, than any other country, with an incredible 80.2% of men and 78.6% of women totalling a body mass index greater than 30. Neighbouring South Pacific countries Tonga and Samoa have the next largest populations of obese citizens.

With a total area of 21 km² (8 miles²), Nauru is the world’s smallest independent republic.

UPDATE: The average BMI in February 2011 was 35. The reason for the increase in BMI is the importation of Western foods, paid for by the country´s phosphate mining. According to The Independent, the most popular dish is fried chicken and cola.