5 Thinnest Countries in the World

3. Timor Leste

Percentage of Obese Adults: 3.8%

Mean Body Mass Index: 21.3

With an obesity rate of only 3.8%, Timor Leste ranks as one of the thinnest countries in the world. While many children suffer from chronic malnutrition, undernutrition is also common among adolescents and women. Inadequate food safety is also an issue.