Turkey Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2025)
Turkey's Male Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 18.7 % of men in 2025, +1.9pp vs 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2025.
Turkey (2025)
18.7
% of men
+1.9pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
+1.9pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
8
years of data
Data
| Year | % of men | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.7 | n/a |
| 2022 | 16.8 | n/a |
| 2019 | 17.3 | n/a |
| 2016 | 15.2 | n/a |
| 2014 | 15.3 | n/a |
| 2012 | 13.7 | n/a |
| 2010 | 13.2 | n/a |
| 2008 | 12.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Turkey recorded 18.7 % of men in 2025. The latest change was +1.9pp. Across 2008–2025 the series ranges from 12.3 in 2008 to 18.7 in 2025.
This page tracks the share of men with a BMI of 30 or above (obese) in Turkey. 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 Turkey. 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 (8 observations).
The series peaked at 18.7 % of men in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 12.3 in 2008. The latest reading of 18.7 in 2025 represents a change of +1.9pp.