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 % of population in 2017 to 23.9 % of population in 2019.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) in Hungary.
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 Hungary. 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 2009–2022 (5 observations).
The series peaked at 23.9 % of population in 2019 and reached its lowest recorded value of 20 % of population in 2017. The latest reading is 22.2 % of population in 2022. The latest change was -1.7pp.