Algeria
Upper-middle income
- Overview
- Obesity prevalence
- Trends over time
- Contextual factors
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National obesity risk *8/10This is a composite ‘obesity risk’ score (out of 10, the highest risk) based on obesity prevalence, rate of increase, likelihood of meeting the 2025 target, treatment indicator and childhood stunting levels.Childhood obesity risk *8/11This is a ‘risk score’ for each country’s likelihood of having or acquiring a major childhood obesity problem during the 2020s, taking account of current prevalence levels and risk for future obesity (based on stunting among infants, maternal obesity, maternal smoking, and breastfeeding rates).
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Contextual factors
Obesity prevalence
Adults, 2016-2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 18-69 |
| Sample size: | 6989 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Algeria STEPS Survey 2016-2017 Fact Sheet. Available at https://extranet.who.int/ncdsmicrodata/index.php/catalog/91/download/5586 (last accessed 19.10.22) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2005
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 35-70 |
| Sample size: | 4745 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Atek M, Traissac P, El Ati J, et al. Obesity and association with area of residence, gender and socio-economic factors in Algerian and Tunisian adults. PLoS One. 2013 Oct 8;8(10):e75640. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0075640. eCollection 2013 |
| Notes: | NB. Combined adult data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female 2019 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS - accessed 30.09.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2003
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-64 |
| Sample size: | 4112 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire Ministère de la Santé |
| Notes: | Setif and Mostaganem Full reference: République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire Ministère de la Santé, de la Population et de la Réforme Hospitalière Direction de la Prévention. Mesure des facteurs de risque des maladies non transmissibles dans deux zones pilotes (approche STEPWISE) Algérie 2003-Rapport. 2005. ("Measure risk factors of the nontransmissible diseases... Algeria 2003" |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2011
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 13-15 |
| Sample size: | 4532 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Global School-based Student Health Survey - Algeria 2011 Fact Sheet. https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/data-reporting/algeria/2011-gshs-fs-algeria.pdf?sfvrsn=dbcd449d_2&download=true (Accessed 18.07.2023) |
| Cutoffs: | WHO 2007 |
Children, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 15-18 |
| Sample size: | 459 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Musaiger AO, Al-Mannai M, Tayyem R, Al-Lalla O, Ali EY, Kalam F, Benhamed MM, Saghir S, Halahleh I, Djoudi Z, Chirane M.Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents in Seven Arab Countries: A Cross-Cultural Study. J Obes. 2012;2012:981390. doi: 10.1155/2012/981390. Epub 2012 Sep 18. |
| Notes: | Urban: Algiers City Small sample size NB. Combined child data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female 2019 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS - accessed 21.10.20)' |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2006
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Laure Frelut M. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity 2009;4:411-3 |
| Notes: | IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3. Sample size includes all children in study 2001-2006 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2006
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Frelut ML. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2009;4(4):411-413. doi:10.3109/17477160802596163 (age breakdown supplied by Personal correspondence) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2004
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Laure Frelut M. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity 2009;4:411-3 |
| Notes: | IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3. Sample size includes all children in study 2001-2006 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2004
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Frelut ML. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2009;4(4):411-413. doi:10.3109/17477160802596163 (age breakdown supplied by Personal correspondence) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2003
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Laure Frelut M. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity 2009;4:411-3 |
| Notes: | IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3. Sample size includes all children in study 2001-2006 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2003
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Frelut ML. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2009;4(4):411-413. doi:10.3109/17477160802596163 (age breakdown supplied by Personal correspondence) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2002
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Frelut ML. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2009;4(4):411-413. doi:10.3109/17477160802596163 (age breakdown supplied by Personal correspondence) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2002
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Frelut ML. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2009;4(4):411-413. doi:10.3109/17477160802596163 (age breakdown supplied by Personal correspondence) |
| Notes: | IOTF International Cut off points applied |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2001
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Frelut ML. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2009;4(4):411-413. doi:10.3109/17477160802596163 (age breakdown supplied by Personal correspondence) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2001
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-10 |
| Sample size: | 19263 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Oulamara H, Agli AN, Laure Frelut M. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity 2009;4:411-3 |
| Notes: | IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3. Sample size includes all children in study 2001-2006 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
0-5 years, 2018-2019
| Age: | 0-5 |
| Sample size: | 13928 |
| References: | MICS: Enquête par grappes à indicateurs multiples [MICS] 2019 |
| Notes: | UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population. |
| Definitions: | =>+2SD |
Girls, 2012-2013
| Age: | 0-5 |
| Sample size: | 13669 |
| References: | MICS: République Algérienne Démocratiqe et Populaire enquête par grappes à indicateurs mulitples (MICS) 2012-2013. Rapport final. Ministère de la Santé, de la Population et de la Réforme Hospitalière, 2015. |
| Notes: | UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population. |
| Definitions: | =>+2SD |
0-5 years, 2012-2013
| Age: | 0-5 |
| Sample size: | 13668 |
| References: | MICS: République Algérienne Démocratiqe et Populaire enquête par grappes à indicateurs mulitples (MICS) 2012-2013. Rapport final. Ministère de la Santé, de la Population et de la Réforme Hospitalière, 2015. |
| Notes: | UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population. |
| Definitions: | =>+2SD |
0-5 years, 2006
| Age: | 0-5 |
| Sample size: | 13649 |
| References: | MICS: Suivi de la situation des enfant et des femmes. Enquête nationale à indicateurs multiples: Rapport principal. MICS3. République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire, Décembre 2008 |
| Notes: | UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population. |
| Definitions: | =>+2SD |
0-5 years, 2002
| Age: | 0-5 |
| Sample size: | 4131 |
| References: | PAPFAM: Enquête Algérienne sur la santé de la famille-2002: Rapport principal. Alger, Algérie: Agence Nationale de la Documentation en Santé, 2004 |
| Notes: | UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population. |
| Definitions: | =>+2SD |
0-5 years, 2000
| Age: | 0-5 |
| Sample size: | 4113 |
| References: | MICS: Enquête nationale sur les objectives de la fin décennie santé mère et enfant EDG Algérie 2000 (MICS). Institut National de Santé Publique. République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire, 2001 |
| Notes: | UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population. |
| Definitions: | =>+2SD |
0-5 years, 1995
| Age: | 0-5 |
| Sample size: | 3295 |
| References: | MICS: Enquête nationale sur les objectifs de la mi-decennie, |
| Notes: | UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population. |
| Definitions: | =>+2SD |
0-5 years, 1992
| Age: | 0-5 |
| Sample size: | 4436 |
| References: | PAPFAM: Enquête Algérienne sur la santé de la mère et de l'enfant. Office national des statistiques. PAPCHILD surveys. Cairo: Ligue des Etats Arabes, 1992 |
| Notes: | UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population. |
| Definitions: | =>+2SD |
Children living with overweight or obesity
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006: Oulamara H, Agli AN, Laure Frelut M. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity 2009;4:411-3 2002: Oulamara H, Agli AN, Frelut ML. Changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and thinness in Algerian children between 2001 and 2006. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2009;4(4):411-413. doi:10.3109/17477160802596163 (age breakdown supplied by Personal correspondence) |
| Definitions: | IOTF International Cut Off |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
