Spain Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2023)
Spain's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 53.8 % of population in 2023, +3.6pp vs 2020.
Spain (2023)
53.8
% of population
+3.6pp vs 2020
Change vs. prior observation
+3.6pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
6
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53.8 | n/a |
| 2020 | 50.2 | n/a |
| 2017 | 53 | n/a |
| 2014 | 51.5 | n/a |
| 2011 | 52.7 | n/a |
| 2009 | 52.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Spain recorded 53.8 % of population in 2023. The latest change was +3.6pp. Across 2009–2023 the series ranges from 50.2 in 2020 to 53.8 in 2023.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Spain. 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 or above (overweight including obese) in Spain. 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 2009–2023 (6 observations).
The series peaked at 53.8 % of population in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 50.2 in 2020. The latest reading of 53.8 in 2023 represents a change of +3.6pp.