Belgium Male Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9) (2023)
Belgium's Male Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9): 36.2 % of men in 2023, -2.4pp vs 2018. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2023.
Belgium (2023)
36.2
% of men
-2.4pp vs 2018
Change vs. prior observation
-2.4pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36.2 | n/a |
| 2018 | 38.6 | n/a |
| 2013 | 41.3 | n/a |
| 2008 | 40.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 36.2 % of men in 2023. The latest change was -2.4pp. Across 2008–2023 the series ranges from 36.2 in 2023 to 41.3 in 2013.
This page tracks the share of men 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 men 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 41.3 % of men in 2013 and reached its lowest recorded value of 36.2 in 2023. The latest reading of 36.2 in 2023 represents a change of -2.4pp.