Netherlands Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2024)
Netherlands's Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25): 48.7 % of population in 2024, +0.1pp YoY.
Netherlands (2024)
48.7
% of population
+0.1pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
17
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2023 | 48.6 | -0.1pp |
| 2022 | 48.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2021 | 48.5 | +0.1pp |
| 2020 | 48.4 | unchanged |
| 2019 | 48.4 | -0.1pp |
| 2018 | 48.5 | +1.2pp |
| 2017 | 47.3 | -0.3pp |
| 2016 | 47.6 | +0.2pp |
| 2015 | 47.4 | -0.8pp |
| 2014 | 48.2 | +2.6pp |
| 2013 | 45.6 | -2.3pp |
| 2012 | 47.9 | -0.3pp |
| 2011 | 48.2 | unchanged |
| 2010 | 48.2 | +1pp |
| 2009 | 47.2 | +0.3pp |
| 2008 | 46.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Netherlands recorded 48.7 % of population in 2024. The latest change was +0.1pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 45.6 in 2013 to 48.7 in 2022.
This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Netherlands. 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 Netherlands. 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 48.7 % of population in 2022 and reached its lowest recorded value of 45.6 in 2013. The latest reading of 48.7 in 2024 represents a change of +0.1pp.