Greece Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2022)
Greece's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 54.9 % of population in 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2022.
Greece (2022)
54.9
% of population
Change vs. prior observation
n/a
percentage points
Trend
neutral
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 54.9 | n/a |
| 2019 | 57.2 | n/a |
| 2014 | 56.2 | n/a |
| 2009 | 55.8 | -2.5pp |
| 2008 | 58.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Greece recorded 54.9 % of population in 2022. Across 2008–2022 the series ranges from 54.9 % of population in 2022 to 58.3 % of population in 2008.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Greece.
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 adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Greece. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
The most recent observation covers 2022. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2008–2022 (5 observations).
The series is at its lowest recorded level, 54.9 % of population in 2022, down from a peak of 58.3 % of population in 2008.