Germany Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9) (2025)
Germany's Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9): 35.5 % of population in 2025, -0.4pp vs 2021. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2009–2025.
Germany (2025)
35.5
% of population
-0.4pp vs 2021
Change vs. prior observation
-0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 2021 | 35.9 | n/a |
| 2017 | 36.4 | n/a |
| 2013 | 36.7 | n/a |
| 2009 | 36.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 35.5 % of population in 2025. The latest change was -0.4pp. Across 2009–2025 the series ranges from 35.5 % of population in 2025 to 36.7 % of population in 2009.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 lowest recorded level, 35.5 % of population in 2025, down from a peak of 36.7 % of population in 2009. The latest change was -0.4pp.