Portugal Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2022)
Portugal's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 15.9 % of population in 2022, -1pp vs 2019. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2014–2022.
Portugal (2022)
15.9
% of population
-1pp vs 2019
Change vs. prior observation
-1pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
4
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.9 | n/a |
| 2019 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 2017 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 2014 | 16.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Portugal recorded 15.9 % of population in 2022. The latest change was -1pp. Across 2014–2022 the series ranges from 15.7 % of population in 2017 to 16.9 % of population in 2019.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) in Portugal.
Data sourced from OECD via SDMX REST API. Countries collect these figures through their own health surveys, with different questions, years and definitions, so cross-country levels are indicative and some series carry breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) in Portugal. It is published by OECD and updated at intervals that vary by country.
The most recent observation covers 2022. OECD typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2014–2022 (4 observations).
The series peaked at 16.9 % of population in 2019 and reached its lowest recorded value of 15.7 % of population in 2017. The latest reading is 15.9 % of population in 2022. The latest change was -1pp.