Belgium Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9) (2023)
Belgium's Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9): 32.7 % of population in 2023, -0.7pp vs 2018. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2023.
Belgium (2023)
32.7
% of population
-0.7pp vs 2018
Change vs. prior observation
-0.7pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32.7 | n/a |
| 2018 | 33.4 | n/a |
| 2013 | 34.4 | n/a |
| 2008 | 33.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 32.7 % of population in 2023. The latest change was -0.7pp. Across 2008–2023 the series ranges from 32.7 in 2023 to 34.4 in 2013.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 34.4 % of population in 2013 and reached its lowest recorded value of 32.7 in 2023. The latest reading of 32.7 in 2023 represents a change of -0.7pp.