Finland Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30)
Finland Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) published by Eurostat, covering Finland at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency (2008–2019).
Finland (2019)
20.3
% of population (aged 18+)
+2.5pp YoY
YoY Change
+2.5pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
2
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (aged 18+) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20.3 | +2.5pp |
| 2014 | 17.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Finland recorded 20.3 % of population (aged 18+) in 2019. The most recent year-on-year change was +2.5pp. The historical series (2008–2019) shows a peak of 20.3 in 2019 and a trough of 17.8 in 2014.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks finland obesity rate (bmi ≥ 30) in Finland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2008–2019 at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2019. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated every 6 years (ehis survey).
The series peaked at 20.3 % of population (aged 18+) in 2019 and reached its lowest recorded value of 17.8 in 2014. The latest reading of 20.3 in 2019 represents a year-on-year change of +2.5pp.