Norway Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2025)
Norway's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 16 % of population in 2025, unchanged vs 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2025.
Norway (2025)
16
% of population
unchanged vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
unchanged
percentage points
Trend
neutral
Series length
6
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | n/a |
| 2022 | 16 | n/a |
| 2019 | 13 | n/a |
| 2015 | 12 | n/a |
| 2012 | 10 | n/a |
| 2008 | 10 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Norway recorded 16 % of population in 2025. That is unchanged on the previous period. Across 2008–2025 the series ranges from 10 in 2012 to 16 in 2022.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 16 % of population in 2022 and reached its lowest recorded value of 10 in 2012. The latest reading of 16 in 2025 is unchanged on the previous period.