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 in 2025 to 36.7 in 2009.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 36.7 % of population in 2009 and reached its lowest recorded value of 35.5 in 2025. The latest reading of 35.5 in 2025 represents a change of -0.4pp.