Finland Female Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2024)
Finland's Female Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 26 % of women in 2024, +2pp vs 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2024.
Finland (2024)
26
% of women
+2pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
+2pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
15
years of data
Data
| Year | % of women | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | n/a |
| 2022 | 24 | n/a |
| 2020 | 23 | +2pp |
| 2019 | 21 | +1pp |
| 2018 | 20 | unchanged |
| 2017 | 20 | +3pp |
| 2016 | 17 | -1.9pp |
| 2015 | 18.9 | +1.2pp |
| 2014 | 17.7 | +3.3pp |
| 2013 | 14.4 | -1.3pp |
| 2012 | 15.7 | -0.3pp |
| 2011 | 16 | +0.5pp |
| 2010 | 15.5 | +1.5pp |
| 2009 | 14 | -2pp |
| 2008 | 16 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Finland recorded 26 % of women in 2024. The latest change was +2pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 14 in 2009 to 26 in 2024.
This page tracks the share of women with a BMI of 30 or above (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 women with a BMI of 30 or above (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 26 % of women in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 14 in 2009. The latest reading of 26 in 2024 represents a change of +2pp.