Asian BMI Thresholds

BMI Range Category (Asian) Category (Western)
< 18.5 Underweight Underweight
18.5 – 22.9 Normal weight Normal weight
23 – 27.4 Overweight Normal / Overweight
≥ 27.5 Obese Overweight / Obese

Source: WHO Expert Consultation on Appropriate BMI for Asian Populations, 2004.