Belgium Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2023)
Belgium's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 49.7 % of population in 2023, +0.4pp vs 2018.
Belgium (2023)
49.7
% of population
+0.4pp vs 2018
Change vs. prior observation
+0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 2018 | 49.3 | n/a |
| 2013 | 48.1 | n/a |
| 2008 | 47.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 49.7 % of population in 2023. The latest change was +0.4pp. Across 2008–2023 the series ranges from 47.5 in 2008 to 49.7 in 2023.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Belgium. Based on EHIS self-reported data.
Data sourced from OECD via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Belgium. Based on EHIS self-reported data. It is published by OECD and updated varies by country (national health surveys).
The most recent observation covers 2023. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2008–2023 (4 observations).
The series peaked at 49.7 % of population in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 47.5 in 2008. The latest reading of 49.7 in 2023 represents a change of +0.4pp.