Italy Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2024)
Italy's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 47 % of population in 2024, +0.7pp YoY.
Italy (2024)
47
% of population
+0.7pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.7pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
17
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47 | +0.7pp |
| 2023 | 46.3 | unchanged |
| 2022 | 46.3 | +0.1pp |
| 2021 | 46.2 | -1.4pp |
| 2020 | 47.6 | +1.2pp |
| 2019 | 46.4 | +0.3pp |
| 2018 | 46.1 | +0.1pp |
| 2017 | 46 | +0.1pp |
| 2016 | 45.9 | +0.7pp |
| 2015 | 45.2 | -1.2pp |
| 2014 | 46.4 | +0.6pp |
| 2013 | 45.8 | -0.2pp |
| 2012 | 46 | +0.2pp |
| 2011 | 45.8 | -0.2pp |
| 2010 | 46 | -0.3pp |
| 2009 | 46.3 | +0.8pp |
| 2008 | 45.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Italy recorded 47 % of population in 2024. The latest change was +0.7pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 45.2 in 2015 to 47.6 in 2020.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Italy. 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 Italy. Based on EHIS self-reported data. It is published by OECD and updated varies by country (national health surveys).
The most recent observation covers 2024. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2008–2024 (17 observations).
The series peaked at 47.6 % of population in 2020 and reached its lowest recorded value of 45.2 in 2015. The latest reading of 47 in 2024 represents a change of +0.7pp.