Iceland Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2025)
Iceland's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 54.6 % of population in 2025, -3.9pp vs 2019.
Iceland (2025)
54.6
% of population
-3.9pp vs 2019
Change vs. prior observation
-3.9pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54.6 | n/a |
| 2019 | 58.5 | n/a |
| 2015 | 55.3 | n/a |
| 2012 | 63.3 | n/a |
| 2010 | 58.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Iceland recorded 54.6 % of population in 2025. The latest change was -3.9pp. Across 2010–2025 the series ranges from 54.6 % of population in 2025 to 63.3 % of population in 2012.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Iceland.
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 Iceland. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
The most recent observation covers 2025. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2010–2025 (5 observations).
The series is at its lowest recorded level, 54.6 % of population in 2025, down from a peak of 63.3 % of population in 2012. The latest change was -3.9pp.