Denmark Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2023)
Denmark's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 52.9 % of population in 2023, +0.3pp vs 2021.
Denmark (2023)
52.9
% of population
+0.3pp vs 2021
Change vs. prior observation
+0.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52.9 | n/a |
| 2021 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 2017 | 51 | n/a |
| 2013 | 47.4 | n/a |
| 2010 | 46.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Denmark recorded 52.9 % of population in 2023. The latest change was +0.3pp. Across 2010–2023 the series ranges from 46.7 in 2010 to 52.9 in 2023.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Denmark. 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 Denmark. Based on EHIS self-reported data. It is published by OECD and updated varies by country (national health surveys).
The most recent observation covers 2023. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2010–2023 (5 observations).
The series peaked at 52.9 % of population in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 46.7 in 2010. The latest reading of 52.9 in 2023 represents a change of +0.3pp.