Italy Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9) (2024)
Italy's Overweight Rate (BMI 25–29.9): 35.2 % of population in 2024, +0.6pp YoY. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2024.
Italy (2024)
35.2
% of population
+0.6pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.6pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
17
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.2 | +0.6pp |
| 2023 | 34.6 | -0.4pp |
| 2022 | 35 | +0.8pp |
| 2021 | 34.2 | -1.9pp |
| 2020 | 36.1 | +0.7pp |
| 2019 | 35.4 | unchanged |
| 2018 | 35.4 | unchanged |
| 2017 | 35.4 | -0.1pp |
| 2016 | 35.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2015 | 35.3 | -0.9pp |
| 2014 | 36.2 | +0.7pp |
| 2013 | 35.5 | -0.1pp |
| 2012 | 35.6 | -0.2pp |
| 2011 | 35.8 | +0.2pp |
| 2010 | 35.6 | -0.5pp |
| 2009 | 36.1 | +0.5pp |
| 2008 | 35.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Italy recorded 35.2 % of population in 2024. The latest change was +0.6pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 34.2 in 2021 to 36.2 in 2014.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 25–29.9 (overweight, not 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 36.2 % of population in 2014 and reached its lowest recorded value of 34.2 in 2021. The latest reading of 35.2 in 2024 represents a change of +0.6pp.