Belgium Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2023)
Belgium's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 17 % of population in 2023, +1.1pp vs 2018. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2023.
Belgium (2023)
17
% of population
+1.1pp vs 2018
Change vs. prior observation
+1.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | n/a |
| 2018 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 2013 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 2008 | 14 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 17 % of population in 2023. The latest change was +1.1pp. Across 2008–2023 the series ranges from 13.7 in 2013 to 17 in 2023.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 17 % of population in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 13.7 in 2013. The latest reading of 17 in 2023 represents a change of +1.1pp.