Iceland Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2025)
Iceland's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 22.3 % of population in 2025, +0.9pp vs 2019. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2010–2025.
Iceland (2025)
22.3
% of population
+0.9pp vs 2019
Change vs. prior observation
+0.9pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
5
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.3 | n/a |
| 2019 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 2015 | 18.1 | n/a |
| 2012 | 22.2 | n/a |
| 2010 | 21 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Iceland recorded 22.3 % of population in 2025. The latest change was +0.9pp. Across 2010–2025 the series ranges from 18.1 in 2015 to 22.3 in 2025.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 22.3 % of population in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 18.1 in 2015. The latest reading of 22.3 in 2025 represents a change of +0.9pp.