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

Germany Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2025) — source data. OECD.
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.