Norway (2025)
51
% of population
-1pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
-1pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
6
years of data

Data

Norway Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) (2025) — source data. OECD.
Year % of population Change
2025 51 n/a
2022 52 n/a
2019 48 n/a
2015 46 n/a
2012 46 n/a
2008 46 n/a

About this Dataset

Norway recorded 51 % of population in 2025. The latest change was -1pp. Across 2008–2025 the series ranges from 46 in 2015 to 52 in 2022.

This page tracks the share of adults with a BMI of 25 or above (overweight including obese) in Norway. 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 Norway. Based on EHIS self-reported data. It is published by OECD and updated varies by country (national health surveys).

The most recent observation covers 2025. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2008–2025 (6 observations).

The series peaked at 52 % of population in 2022 and reached its lowest recorded value of 46 in 2015. The latest reading of 51 in 2025 represents a change of -1pp.