Norway Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2025)
Norway's Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 18 % of men in 2025, +1pp vs 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2025.
Norway (2025)
18
% of men
+1pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
+1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
6
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | n/a |
| 2022 | 17 | n/a |
| 2019 | 15 | n/a |
| 2015 | 13 | n/a |
| 2012 | 11 | n/a |
| 2008 | 11 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Norway recorded 18 % of men in 2025. The latest change was +1pp. Across 2008–2025 the series ranges from 11 in 2012 to 18 in 2025.
This page tracks the share of men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 men with a BMI of 30 or above (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 18 % of men in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 11 in 2012. The latest reading of 18 in 2025 represents a change of +1pp.