Finland Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2024)
Finland's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 26 % of population in 2024, +2pp vs 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2024.
Finland (2024)
26
% of population
+2pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
+2pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
15
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | n/a |
| 2022 | 24 | n/a |
| 2020 | 23 | +2pp |
| 2019 | 21 | +1pp |
| 2018 | 20 | +1pp |
| 2017 | 19 | unchanged |
| 2016 | 19 | +0.2pp |
| 2015 | 18.8 | +0.5pp |
| 2014 | 18.3 | +2.6pp |
| 2013 | 15.7 | -0.1pp |
| 2012 | 15.8 | -0.8pp |
| 2011 | 16.6 | +1pp |
| 2010 | 15.6 | +0.7pp |
| 2009 | 14.9 | -0.8pp |
| 2008 | 15.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Finland recorded 26 % of population in 2024. The latest change was +2pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 14.9 in 2009 to 26 in 2024.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 population in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 14.9 in 2009. The latest reading of 26 in 2024 represents a change of +2pp.