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Which country has the fittest people?

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Answered Oct 13, 2026
Which country has the fittest people depends on measure, but according to Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index 2019 and WHO data, Spain is often ranked healthiest, with life expectancy 83.5, Mediterranean diet, active lifestyle and low obesity 17% versus US 36% and Australia 29%. For fitness measured by exercise levels, Netherlands ranks high with 60% cycling daily, and Finland with high physical activity. For lowest obesity, Japan has fittest people with obesity only 4.3% versus US 36%, Australia 29%, due to diet of fish, vegetables and walking, plus portion control, and life expectancy 84.6 highest. For cardiovascular fitness, Norway and Sweden rank high with outdoor lifestyle, hiking and skiing, with 70% meeting exercise guidelines. For overall fitness including diet, exercise and longevity, countries with fittest people are Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway and Spain, with Japan top for low obesity and longevity, Switzerland for active lifestyle and healthcare. Australia ranks moderately, with 45% meeting exercise guidelines, but 29% obesity. USA ranks lower with 36% obesity and only 23% meeting exercise guidelines. So fittest people are in Japan for low obesity and longevity, and Scandinavia and Spain for active lifestyle and diet, with Japan often cited as fittest due to 4% obesity and high life expectancy 84.6.
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