Greece Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2022)
Greece's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 12.2 % of population in 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2022.
Greece (2022)
12.2
% of population
Change vs. prior observation
n/a
percentage points
Trend
neutral
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12.2 | n/a |
| 2019 | 16.4 | n/a |
| 2014 | 17 | n/a |
| 2009 | 17.3 | -0.3pp |
| 2008 | 17.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Greece recorded 12.2 % of population in 2022. Across 2008–2022 the series ranges from 12.2 % of population in 2022 to 17.6 % of population in 2008.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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, 12.2 % of population in 2022, down from a peak of 17.6 % of population in 2008.