Spain Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2023)
Spain's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 14.7 % of population in 2023, -0.2pp vs 2020. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2009–2023.
Spain (2023)
14.7
% of population
-0.2pp vs 2020
Change vs. prior observation
-0.2pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
6
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 2020 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 2017 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 2014 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 2011 | 16.6 | n/a |
| 2009 | 15.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Spain recorded 14.7 % of population in 2023. The latest change was -0.2pp. Across 2009–2023 the series ranges from 14.7 % of population in 2023 to 16.9 % of population in 2017.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) in Spain.
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 the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) in Spain. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
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 is at its lowest recorded level, 14.7 % of population in 2023, down from a peak of 16.9 % of population in 2017. The latest change was -0.2pp.