Netherlands Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2024)
Netherlands's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 15.2 % of population in 2024, +0.3pp YoY. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2024.
Netherlands (2024)
15.2
% of population
+0.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
17
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.2 | +0.3pp |
| 2023 | 14.9 | +0.3pp |
| 2022 | 14.6 | +0.7pp |
| 2021 | 13.9 | +0.5pp |
| 2020 | 13.4 | -0.7pp |
| 2019 | 14.1 | -0.3pp |
| 2018 | 14.4 | +1pp |
| 2017 | 13.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2016 | 13.6 | +0.8pp |
| 2015 | 12.8 | -0.5pp |
| 2014 | 13.3 | +2.2pp |
| 2013 | 11.1 | -0.9pp |
| 2012 | 12 | +0.6pp |
| 2011 | 11.4 | unchanged |
| 2010 | 11.4 | -0.4pp |
| 2009 | 11.8 | +0.7pp |
| 2008 | 11.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Netherlands recorded 15.2 % of population in 2024. The latest change was +0.3pp. Across 2008–2024 the series ranges from 11.1 in 2013 to 15.2 in 2024.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 15.2 % of population in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 11.1 in 2013. The latest reading of 15.2 in 2024 represents a change of +0.3pp.