Turkey Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30) (2025)
Turkey's Obesity Rate (BMI ≥ 30): 21.8 % of population in 2025, +1.6pp vs 2022. OECD (OECD.ELS.HD:DSD_HEALTH_LVNG@DF_HEALTH_LVNG_BW), 2008–2025.
Turkey (2025)
21.8
% of population
+1.6pp vs 2022
Change vs. prior observation
+1.6pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
8
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.8 | n/a |
| 2022 | 20.2 | n/a |
| 2019 | 21.1 | n/a |
| 2016 | 19.6 | n/a |
| 2014 | 19.9 | n/a |
| 2012 | 17.2 | n/a |
| 2010 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 2008 | 15.2 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Turkey recorded 21.8 % of population in 2025. The latest change was +1.6pp. Across 2008–2025 the series ranges from 15.2 in 2008 to 21.8 in 2025.
This page tracks the share of the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 the adult population with a BMI of 30 or above (obesity) 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 21.8 % of population in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 15.2 in 2008. The latest reading of 21.8 in 2025 represents a change of +1.6pp.