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 % of population in 2023 to 34.4 % of population in 2013.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not obese) 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 adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not obese) 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 lowest recorded level, 32.7 % of population in 2023, down from a peak of 34.4 % of population in 2013. The latest change was -0.7pp.