Denmark Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2023)
Denmark's Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 18.1 % of men in 2023, -0.5pp vs 2021. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2010–2023.
Denmark (2023)
18.1
% of men
-0.5pp vs 2021
Change vs. prior observation
-0.5pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
6
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 2021 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 2017 | 17.1 | n/a |
| 2014 | 14.1 | -0.2pp |
| 2013 | 14.3 | n/a |
| 2010 | 13.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Denmark recorded 18.1 % of men in 2023. The latest change was -0.5pp. Across 2010–2023 the series ranges from 13.7 % of men in 2010 to 18.6 % of men in 2021.
This page tracks the share of men with a BMI of 30 or above (obese) in Denmark.
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 men with a BMI of 30 or above (obese) in Denmark. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
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 18.6 % of men in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of 13.7 % of men in 2010. The latest reading is 18.1 % of men in 2023. The latest change was -0.5pp.