Denmark Female Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2023)
Denmark's Female Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 19.2 % of women in 2023, +0.9pp vs 2021. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2010–2023.
Denmark (2023)
19.2
% of women
+0.9pp vs 2021
Change vs. prior observation
+0.9pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
6
years of data
Data
| Year | % of women | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.2 | n/a |
| 2021 | 18.3 | n/a |
| 2017 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 2014 | 15.6 | +1.6pp |
| 2013 | 14 | n/a |
| 2010 | 13.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Denmark recorded 19.2 % of women in 2023. The latest change was +0.9pp. Across 2010–2023 the series ranges from 13.1 in 2010 to 19.2 in 2023.
This page tracks the share of women with a BMI of 30 or above (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 women with a BMI of 30 or above (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 (6 observations).
The series peaked at 19.2 % of women in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 13.1 in 2010. The latest reading of 19.2 in 2023 represents a change of +0.9pp.