Denmark (2023)
18.7
% of population
+0.2pp vs 2021
Change vs. prior observation
+0.2pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
6
years of data

Data

Denmark Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2023) — source data. OECD.
Year % of population Change
2023 18.7 n/a
2021 18.5 n/a
2017 16.8 n/a
2014 14.9 +0.7pp
2013 14.2 n/a
2010 13.4 n/a

About this Dataset

Denmark recorded 18.7 % of population in 2023. The latest change was +0.2pp. Across 2010–2023 the series ranges from 13.4 in 2010 to 18.7 in 2023.

This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 18.7 % of population in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 13.4 in 2010. The latest reading of 18.7 in 2023 represents a change of +0.2pp.