Finland Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2024)
Finland's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 62 % of population in 2024, +1pp vs 2022.
Finland (2024)
62
% of population
+1pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
+1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
15
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | n/a |
| 2022 | 61 | n/a |
| 2020 | 60 | +3pp |
| 2019 | 57 | +2pp |
| 2018 | 55 | -2pp |
| 2017 | 57 | +1pp |
| 2016 | 56 | unchanged |
| 2015 | 56 | +3.9pp |
| 2014 | 52.1 | +2.2pp |
| 2013 | 49.9 | +0.5pp |
| 2012 | 49.4 | -1.4pp |
| 2011 | 50.8 | +1.1pp |
| 2010 | 49.7 | +0.4pp |
| 2009 | 49.3 | +0.5pp |
| 2008 | 48.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Finland recorded 62 % of population in 2024. The latest change was +1pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 48.8 in 2008 to 62 in 2024.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Finland. 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 Finland. Based on EHIS self-reported data. It is published by OECD and updated varies by country (national health surveys).
The most recent observation covers 2024. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2008–2024 (15 observations).
The series peaked at 62 % of population in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 48.8 in 2008. The latest reading of 62 in 2024 represents a change of +1pp.