Ireland Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2024)
Ireland's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 56.6 % of population in 2024, +0.1pp vs 2022.
Ireland (2024)
56.6
% of population
+0.1pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
+0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 2022 | 56.5 | n/a |
| 2019 | 56 | n/a |
| 2015 | 53 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 56.6 % of population in 2024. The latest change was +0.1pp. Across 2015–2024 the series ranges from 53 in 2015 to 56.6 in 2024.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Ireland. 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 or above (overweight including obese) in Ireland. 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 2015–2024 (4 observations).
The series peaked at 56.6 % of population in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 53 in 2015. The latest reading of 56.6 in 2024 represents a change of +0.1pp.