Netherlands Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2024)
Netherlands's Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 14.1 % of men in 2024, +0.9pp YoY. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2024.
Netherlands (2024)
14.1
% of men
+0.9pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.9pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
17
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.1 | +0.9pp |
| 2023 | 13.2 | -0.5pp |
| 2022 | 13.7 | +2.1pp |
| 2021 | 11.6 | -0.3pp |
| 2020 | 11.9 | -0.7pp |
| 2019 | 12.6 | unchanged |
| 2018 | 12.6 | +0.6pp |
| 2017 | 12 | +0.6pp |
| 2016 | 11.4 | +0.1pp |
| 2015 | 11.3 | -0.3pp |
| 2014 | 11.6 | +1.6pp |
| 2013 | 10 | -1.2pp |
| 2012 | 11.2 | +1pp |
| 2011 | 10.2 | unchanged |
| 2010 | 10.2 | -1pp |
| 2009 | 11.2 | +1.1pp |
| 2008 | 10.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Netherlands recorded 14.1 % of men in 2024. The latest change was +0.9pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 10 in 2013 to 14.1 in 2024.
This page tracks the share of men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 14.1 % of men in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 10 in 2013. The latest reading of 14.1 in 2024 represents a change of +0.9pp.