Iceland Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25)
Iceland Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) published by Eurostat, covering Iceland at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency (2008–2019).
Iceland (2019)
60.1
% of population (aged 18+)
+4.8pp YoY
YoY Change
+4.8pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
2
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (aged 18+) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 60.1 | +4.8pp |
| 2014 | 55.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Iceland recorded 60.1 % of population (aged 18+) in 2019. The most recent year-on-year change was +4.8pp. The historical series (2008–2019) shows a peak of 60.1 in 2019 and a trough of 55.3 in 2014.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks iceland combined overweight and obesity rate (bmi ≥ 25) in Iceland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2008–2019 at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2019. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated every 6 years (ehis survey).
The series peaked at 60.1 % of population (aged 18+) in 2019 and reached its lowest recorded value of 55.3 in 2014. The latest reading of 60.1 in 2019 represents a year-on-year change of +4.8pp.