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 % of population in 2013 to 17 % of population in 2023.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) in Belgium.
Data sourced from OECD via SDMX REST API. Countries collect these figures through their own health surveys, with different questions, years and definitions, so cross-country levels are indicative and some series carry breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) in Belgium. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
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 is at its highest recorded level, 17 % of population in 2023, up from a low of 13.7 % of population in 2013. The latest change was +1.1pp.