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 % of population in 2013 to 34.2 % of population in 2017.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not obese) in Denmark. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
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 % of population in 2013. The latest reading is 34.1 % of population in 2021. The latest change was -0.1pp.