Finland Female Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9) (2024)
Finland's Female Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9): 31 % of women in 2024, +1pp vs 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2024.
Finland (2024)
31
% of women
+1pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
+1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
15
years of data
Data
| Year | % of women | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | n/a |
| 2022 | 30 | n/a |
| 2020 | 30 | -1pp |
| 2019 | 31 | +2pp |
| 2018 | 29 | -1pp |
| 2017 | 30 | -1pp |
| 2016 | 31 | -0.4pp |
| 2015 | 31.4 | +3.9pp |
| 2014 | 27.5 | -1.6pp |
| 2013 | 29.1 | +1.7pp |
| 2012 | 27.4 | -0.3pp |
| 2011 | 27.7 | unchanged |
| 2010 | 27.7 | -0.6pp |
| 2009 | 28.3 | +0.7pp |
| 2008 | 27.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Finland recorded 31 % of women in 2024. The latest change was +1pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 27.4 % of women in 2012 to 31.4 % of women in 2015.
This page tracks the share of women classified as overweight (BMI 25–29.9) in Finland.
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 women classified as overweight (BMI 25–29.9) in Finland. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
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 31.4 % of women in 2015 and reached its lowest recorded value of 27.4 % of women in 2012. The latest reading is 31 % of women in 2024. The latest change was +1pp.