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 in 2009 to 53.4 in 2025.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Germany. 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 or above (overweight including obese) in Germany. Based on EHIS self-reported data. It is published by OECD and updated varies by country (national health surveys).
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 peaked at 53.4 % of population in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 51.4 in 2009. The latest reading of 53.4 in 2025 represents a change of +0.7pp.