Sweden Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25)
Sweden Combined Overweight and Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 25) published by Eurostat, covering Sweden at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency (2008–2019).
Sweden (2019)
49.6
% of population (aged 18+)
+1.9pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.9pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
2
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (aged 18+) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 49.6 | +1.9pp |
| 2014 | 47.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Sweden recorded 49.6 % of population (aged 18+) in 2019. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.9pp. The historical series (2008–2019) shows a peak of 49.6 in 2019 and a trough of 47.7 in 2014.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks sweden combined overweight and obesity rate (bmi ≥ 25) in Sweden, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2008–2019 at every 6 years (ehis survey) frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2019. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated every 6 years (ehis survey).
The series peaked at 49.6 % of population (aged 18+) in 2019 and reached its lowest recorded value of 47.7 in 2014. The latest reading of 49.6 in 2019 represents a year-on-year change of +1.9pp.