Belgium Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2023)
Belgium's Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 16.8 % of men in 2023, +0.1pp vs 2018. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2023.
Belgium (2023)
16.8
% of men
+0.1pp vs 2018
Change vs. prior observation
+0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.8 | n/a |
| 2018 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 2013 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 2008 | 13.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 16.8 % of men in 2023. The latest change was +0.1pp. Across 2008–2023 the series ranges from 13.3 in 2008 to 16.8 in 2023.
This page tracks the share of men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 16.8 % of men in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 13.3 in 2008. The latest reading of 16.8 in 2023 represents a change of +0.1pp.