The safest countries in their bodies revealed: Malta tops the global rankings - while Brits are among the least happy with their numbers

Researchers surveyed more than 56,000 people from 65 countries about their body image. Malta, Taiwan, Bangladesh and Kazakhstan were the most body confident countries

By Shivali Best For Mailonline

Update: 16:42 BST, 04 September 2023

Malta is known for its beautiful architecture and breathtaking coastline - and it is turns out that its inhabitants are happy with their appearance too.

A study has found that Malta is the country with the highest levels of body confidence in the world.

In a global survey, researchers from Anglia Ruskin University asked more than 56,000 people from 65 countries about their body image.

Malta, Taiwan, Bangladesh and Kazakhstan topped the list of countries with the most body confidence.

At the other end of the table, Australia, India and the United Kingdom emerge as the countries where the rates of people who trust in their numbers are the lowest.

Previous research has linked high levels of body appreciation and a range of positive wellness traits, including higher self-esteem. and healthy eating habits.

However, so far little research has focused on ho...