Germany Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2025)
Germany's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 53.4 % of population in 2025, +0.7pp vs 2021.
Germany (2025)
53.4
% of population
+0.7pp vs 2021
Change vs. prior observation
+0.7pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53.4 | n/a |
| 2021 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 2017 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 2013 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 2009 | 51.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 53.4 % of population in 2025. The latest change was +0.7pp. Across 2009–2025 the series ranges from 51.4 % of population in 2009 to 53.4 % of population in 2025.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Germany.
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 or above (overweight including obese) in Germany. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
The most recent observation covers 2025. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2009–2025 (5 observations).
The series is at its highest recorded level, 53.4 % of population in 2025, up from a low of 51.4 % of population in 2009. The latest change was +0.7pp.