Denmark Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2023)
Denmark's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 18.7 % of population in 2023, +0.2pp vs 2021. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2010–2023.
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
| 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.