Finland Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9) (2024)
Finland's Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9): 36 % of population in 2024, -1pp vs 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2024.
Finland (2024)
36
% of population
-1pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
-1pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
15
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | n/a |
| 2022 | 37 | n/a |
| 2020 | 37 | +1pp |
| 2019 | 36 | +1pp |
| 2018 | 35 | -3pp |
| 2017 | 38 | +1pp |
| 2016 | 37 | -0.3pp |
| 2015 | 37.3 | +3.5pp |
| 2014 | 33.8 | -0.4pp |
| 2013 | 34.2 | +0.7pp |
| 2012 | 33.5 | -0.6pp |
| 2011 | 34.1 | unchanged |
| 2010 | 34.1 | -0.3pp |
| 2009 | 34.4 | +1.3pp |
| 2008 | 33.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Finland recorded 36 % of population in 2024. The latest change was -1pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 33.1 in 2008 to 38 in 2017.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 38 % of population in 2017 and reached its lowest recorded value of 33.1 in 2008. The latest reading of 36 in 2024 represents a change of -1pp.