Iceland Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2025)
Iceland's Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 24 % of men in 2025, +0.4pp vs 2019. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2010–2025.
Iceland (2025)
24
% of men
+0.4pp vs 2019
Change vs. prior observation
+0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | n/a |
| 2019 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 2015 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 2012 | 21.3 | n/a |
| 2010 | 22.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Iceland recorded 24 % of men in 2025. The latest change was +0.4pp. Across 2010–2025 the series ranges from 18.1 % of men in 2015 to 24 % of men in 2025.
This page tracks the share of men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 highest recorded level, 24 % of men in 2025, up from a low of 18.1 % of men in 2015. The latest change was +0.4pp.