Malta Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30)
Malta Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) published by Eurostat, covering Malta at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency (2008–2019).
Malta (2019)
28.1
% of population (aged 18+)
+2.9pp YoY
YoY Change
+2.9pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
2
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (aged 18+) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28.1 | +2.9pp |
| 2014 | 25.2 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Malta recorded 28.1 % of population (aged 18+) in 2019. The most recent year-on-year change was +2.9pp. The historical series (2008–2019) shows a peak of 28.1 in 2019 and a trough of 25.2 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 malta obesity rate (bmi ≥ 30) in Malta, 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 28.1 % of population (aged 18+) in 2019 and reached its lowest recorded value of 25.2 in 2014. The latest reading of 28.1 in 2019 represents a year-on-year change of +2.9pp.