Belgium Female Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9) (2023)
Belgium's Female Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9): 29.2 % of women in 2023, +0.8pp vs 2018. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2023.
Belgium (2023)
29.2
% of women
+0.8pp vs 2018
Change vs. prior observation
+0.8pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of women | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29.2 | n/a |
| 2018 | 28.4 | n/a |
| 2013 | 27.9 | n/a |
| 2008 | 26.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 29.2 % of women in 2023. The latest change was +0.8pp. Across 2008–2023 the series ranges from 26.8 in 2008 to 29.2 in 2023.
This page tracks the share of women classified as overweight (BMI 25–29.9) 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 women classified as overweight (BMI 25–29.9) 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 29.2 % of women in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 26.8 in 2008. The latest reading of 29.2 in 2023 represents a change of +0.8pp.