Germany Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2025)
Germany's Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 19.9 % of men in 2025, +1.2pp vs 2021. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2009–2025.
Germany (2025)
19.9
% of men
+1.2pp vs 2021
Change vs. prior observation
+1.2pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19.9 | n/a |
| 2021 | 18.7 | n/a |
| 2017 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 2013 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 2009 | 15.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 19.9 % of men in 2025. The latest change was +1.2pp. Across 2009–2025 the series ranges from 15.7 in 2009 to 19.9 in 2025.
This page tracks the share of men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 19.9 % of men in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 15.7 in 2009. The latest reading of 19.9 in 2025 represents a change of +1.2pp.