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 in 2012 to 31.4 in 2015.
This page tracks the share of women classified as overweight (BMI 25–29.9) 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 classified as overweight (BMI 25–29.9) 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 31.4 % of women in 2015 and reached its lowest recorded value of 27.4 in 2012. The latest reading of 31 in 2024 represents a change of +1pp.