Denmark Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9) (2021)
Denmark's Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9): 34.1 % of population in 2021, -0.1pp vs 2017. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2010–2021.
Denmark (2021)
34.1
% of population
-0.1pp vs 2017
Change vs. prior observation
-0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34.1 | n/a |
| 2017 | 34.2 | n/a |
| 2013 | 33.3 | n/a |
| 2010 | 33.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Denmark recorded 34.1 % of population in 2021. The latest change was -0.1pp. Across 2010–2021 the series ranges from 33.3 in 2013 to 34.2 in 2017.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 2021. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2010–2021 (4 observations).
The series peaked at 34.2 % of population in 2017 and reached its lowest recorded value of 33.3 in 2013. The latest reading of 34.1 in 2021 represents a change of -0.1pp.