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

Iceland Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2025) — source data. OECD.
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 in 2025 to 63.3 in 2012.

This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Iceland. 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 Iceland. Based on EHIS self-reported data. It is published by OECD and updated varies by country (national health surveys).

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 peaked at 63.3 % of population in 2012 and reached its lowest recorded value of 54.6 in 2025. The latest reading of 54.6 in 2025 represents a change of -3.9pp.