Hungary Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2022)
Hungary's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 22.2 % of population in 2022, -1.7pp vs 2019. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2009–2022.
Hungary (2022)
22.2
% of population
-1.7pp vs 2019
Change vs. prior observation
-1.7pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.2 | n/a |
| 2019 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 2017 | 20 | n/a |
| 2014 | 21.2 | n/a |
| 2009 | 20 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Hungary recorded 22.2 % of population in 2022. The latest change was -1.7pp. Across 2009–2022 the series ranges from 20 in 2017 to 23.9 in 2019.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) in Hungary. 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 Hungary. Based on EHIS self-reported data. It is published by OECD and updated varies by country (national health surveys).
The most recent observation covers 2022. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2009–2022 (5 observations).
The series peaked at 23.9 % of population in 2019 and reached its lowest recorded value of 20 in 2017. The latest reading of 22.2 in 2022 represents a change of -1.7pp.