Spain
High income
- Overview
- Obesity prevalence
- Trends over time
- Population breakdowns
- Drivers
- Comorbidities
- Economic impact
- Policies
- Contextual factors
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Obesity prevalence
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Drivers
Insufficient activity
Sugar consumption
Soft drink consumption
Confectionery consumption
Sweet/savoury snack consumption
Fruit consumption
Vegetable consumption
Processed meat consumption
Grains consumption
Depression
Anxiety
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Comorbidities
Oesophageal cancer
Breast cancer
Colorectal cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Gallbladder cancer
Kidney cancer
Cancer of the uterus
Raised blood pressure
Raised cholesterol
Raised fasting blood glucose
Diabetes prevalence
Ovarian Cancer
Leukemia
Liver & bile duct cancer
Mulitple Myeloma
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
Thyroid Cancer
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Economic impact
Policies
National Obesity Strategy
Nutritional or Health Strategy
Marketing
Physical Activity
Tax/Subsidies on Food or Beverages
Community Interventions
Transnational Obesity Strategies
Labelling
Regulations (voluntary/pledges)
Health Effectiveness Reviews
Multidisciplinary Intervention
Management or treatment guidelines
Training
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Contextual factors
Obesity prevalence
Adults, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 22,072 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Encuesta Europea de Salud en España (EESE) 2020. Available at: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/EncuestaEuropea/EncuestaEuropea2020/EESE2020_inf_evol_princip_result.pdf. Last accessed: 27.05.21. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2019
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2019. Data available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 23089 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ENES 2017 available at https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm (last accessed 03.03.21) |
| Notes: | Sample size is for 15+ Years (only 18+ years included below) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2014-2015
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-64 |
| Sample size: | 3966 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Aranceta-Bartrina, J. et al. (2016) 'Prevalence of General Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in the Spanish Adult Population (Aged 25-64 Years) 2014-2015: The ENPE Study', Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed), 69(6), pp. 579-87. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2016.02.009. Epub 2016 Apr 26 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2008-2010
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 12036 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Gutierrez-Fisac JL, Guallar-Castillion P, Leon-Munoz LM, Graciani A, Banegas JR & Rodriguez-Artalejo F. Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008-2010. Obesity Reviews early online 12th Dec 2011. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2001
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 20+ |
| Sample size: | 6569 |
| References: | http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/files/fnri%20files/nns/factsandfigures2003/anthropometric.pdf last accessed June 14th 2011 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 1990-2001
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 20+ |
| Sample size: | 20589 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Serra Majem L, Ribas Barba L, Aranceta-Bartrina J, Pérez Rodrigo C, Saavedra Santana P, Peña Quintana L. Obesidad infantil y juvenil en España. Resultados del estudio enKid (1998-2000). Med Clin (Barc). 2003, 121 (19): 725-732. Aranceta-Bartrina J, Serra-Majem L, Foz-sala M, Moreno-Esteban B; Grupo Colaborativo SEEDO. Prevalencia de obesidad en España. Med Clin (Barc). 2005, 125 (12): 460-6. Gutierrez-Fisac JL, López E, Banegas JR, Graciani A, Rodríguez-Artalejo F (2004). Prevalence of overweight and obesity in elderly people in Spain. Obes Res; 12 (4): 710-715. |
| Notes: | Pooled analysis of random regional population samples: 1998 - 2000 1990 - 2000 2001 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 1990-1994
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-60 |
| Sample size: | 5388 |
| References: | Aranceta J, Perex Rodrigo C, Serra Majem LI et al. Prevalence od Obesity in Spain: SEEDO'97 study. Spanish Collaborative Group for the Study of Obesity. Med Clin (Barc). 1998;117:441-5 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2023-2024
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-9 |
| Sample size: | 12678 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ALADINO Study 2023 (Preview). https://www.aesan.gob.es/AECOSAN/docs/documentos/nutricion/ALADINO_AESAN.pdf (Accessed 26.09.24) |
| Notes: | The study is part of the Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI), |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2022-2023
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 8-16 |
| Sample size: | 3201 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | PASOS 2022 Study. https://gasolfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GF-PASOS-2023-v7.pdf (Accessed 10.07.24) |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 13 |
| References: | Rakic JG, Hamrik Z, Dzielska A, Felder-Puig R, Oja L, Bakalár P et al. A focus on adolescent physical activity, eating behaviours, weight status and body image in Europe, central Asia and Canada. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. 'Any translation was not created by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this translation. The original English edition shall be the binding and authentic edition' |
| Notes: | HBSC aims to survey approximately 1500 pupils per age group in each country or region (totaling around 4500) |
| Cutoffs: | +2SD |
Children, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 8-16 |
| Sample size: | 3724 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Gómez SF, Homs C, Wärnberg J, et alStudy protocol of a population-based cohort investigating PhysCIal Activity, Sedentarism, lifestyles and Obesity in Spanish youth: the PASOS studyBMJ Open 2020;10:e036210. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036210. Available at: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/9/e036210. Further data provided by personal communication by Dr. SANTI F. GÓMEZ of the GASOL Foundation. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2019
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-9 |
| Sample size: | 16665 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019 |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2018-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 7 |
| Sample size: | 4280 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Report on the fifth round of data collection, 2018–2020: WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2022. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. |
| Cutoffs: | WHO 2007 |
Children, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-9 |
| Sample size: | 10,899 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Estudio ALADINO Estudio de Vigilancia del Crecimiento, Alimentación,Actividad Física, Desarrollo Infantil y Obesidad en España. 2015. Ministerio de Sanidad, Servicios Sociales e Igualdad Agencia Española de Consumo, Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutrición, 2016. Available from: http://www.aecosan.msssi.gob.es/AECOSAN/docs/documentos/nutricion/observatorio/Estudio_ALADINO_2015.pdf (accesed 9th April 2019) [Article in Spanish]. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-9 |
| Sample size: | 10899 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019 |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6 |
| Sample size: | 2635 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Report on the fourth round of data collection, 2015–2017: WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). |
Children, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 7 |
| Sample size: | 2815 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Report on the fourth round of data collection, 2015–2017: WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). |
Children, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 8 |
| Sample size: | 2789 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Report on the fourth round of data collection, 2015–2017: WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). |
Children, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 9 |
| Sample size: | 2635 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Report on the fourth round of data collection, 2015–2017: WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). |
Children, 2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 8-17 |
| Sample size: | 978 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Sánchez-Cruz JJ, Jiménez-Moleón JJ, Fernández-Quesada F, Sánchez MJ. Prevalence of Child and Youth Obesity in Spain in 2012.Rev Esp Cardiol. 2013 Jan 31. pii: S0300-8932(12)00640-9. doi: 10.1016/j.recesp.2012.10.016. [Epub ahead of print] In English & Spanish |
| Notes: | International IOTF cut off points |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2010
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 10-12 |
| Sample size: | 1008 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Brug J, van Stralen MM, te Velde SJ, Chinapaw MJM, De Bourdeaudhuij I, et al. (2012) Differences in Weight Status and Energy-Balance Related Behaviors among Schoolchildren across Europe: The ENERGY-Project. PLoS ONE 7(4): e34742. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0034742 |
| Notes: | IOTF International Cut Off |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-9 |
| Sample size: | 7659 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Napoleón Pérez-Farinós, Ana M. López-Sobaler, M. Ángeles Dal Re, Carmen Villar, Estefanía Labrado, Teresa Robledo, Rosa M. Ortega, "The ALADINO Study: A National Study of Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Spanish Children in 2011", BioMed Research International, vol. 2013, Article ID 163687, 7 pages, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/163687 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-9 |
| Sample size: | 7659 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019 |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2009-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 7-8 |
| Sample size: | 7747 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Spinelli et al (2019). 'Childhood Severe Obesity in Europe', Obes Facts.12, pp. 244–258. (Data from COSI round 1-3) |
| Notes: | NOTE - this data is from COSI round II and III (2009- 2013) IOTF cut-offs used. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2000-2002
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 13-14 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Personal communication from LA Moreno |
| Notes: | Large National Survey but sample size not specified IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 1998-2000
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 5-17 |
| Sample size: | 2057 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Serra Majem L, Ribas Barba L, Aranceta Bartrina J, Pérez Rodrigo C, Saavedra Santana P, Peña Quintana L. (2003). Obesidad infantil y juvenil en España. Resultados del estudio enKid (1998-2000). Medicina Clinica (Barc). 121 (19): 725 - 732 |
| Notes: | IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 1995-1996
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 13-14 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Personal communication from LA Moreno |
| Notes: | Large National Survey but sample size not specified Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 1985-1986
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 13-14 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Personal communication from LA Moreno |
| Notes: | Large National Survey but sample size not specified IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
% Adults living with obesity in Spain 1990-2014
Men
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | 1990: Aranceta J, Perex Rodrigo C, Serra Majem LI et al. Prevalence od Obesity in Spain: SEEDO'97 study. Spanish Collaborative Group for the Study of Obesity. Med Clin (Barc). 1998;117:441-5 2008: Gutierrez-Fisac JL, Guallar-Castillion P, Leon-Munoz LM, Graciani A, Banegas JR & Rodriguez-Artalejo F. Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008-2010. Obesity Reviews early online 12th Dec 2011. 2014: Aranceta-Bartrina, J. et al. (2016) 'Prevalence of General Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in the Spanish Adult Population (Aged 25-64 Years) 2014-2015: The ENPE Study', Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed), 69(6), pp. 579-87. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2016.02.009. Epub 2016 Apr 26 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Women
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | 1990: Aranceta J, Perex Rodrigo C, Serra Majem LI et al. Prevalence od Obesity in Spain: SEEDO'97 study. Spanish Collaborative Group for the Study of Obesity. Med Clin (Barc). 1998;117:441-5 2008: Gutierrez-Fisac JL, Guallar-Castillion P, Leon-Munoz LM, Graciani A, Banegas JR & Rodriguez-Artalejo F. Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008-2010. Obesity Reviews early online 12th Dec 2011. 2014: Aranceta-Bartrina, J. et al. (2016) 'Prevalence of General Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in the Spanish Adult Population (Aged 25-64 Years) 2014-2015: The ENPE Study', Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed), 69(6), pp. 579-87. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2016.02.009. Epub 2016 Apr 26 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
% Adults living with overweight or obesity in Spain 1990-2014
Men
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | 1990: Aranceta J, Perex Rodrigo C, Serra Majem LI et al. Prevalence od Obesity in Spain: SEEDO'97 study. Spanish Collaborative Group for the Study of Obesity. Med Clin (Barc). 1998;117:441-5 2008: Gutierrez-Fisac JL, Guallar-Castillion P, Leon-Munoz LM, Graciani A, Banegas JR & Rodriguez-Artalejo F. Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008-2010. Obesity Reviews early online 12th Dec 2011. 2014: Aranceta-Bartrina, J. et al. (2016) 'Prevalence of General Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in the Spanish Adult Population (Aged 25-64 Years) 2014-2015: The ENPE Study', Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed), 69(6), pp. 579-87. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2016.02.009. Epub 2016 Apr 26 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Women
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | 1990: Aranceta J, Perex Rodrigo C, Serra Majem LI et al. Prevalence od Obesity in Spain: SEEDO'97 study. Spanish Collaborative Group for the Study of Obesity. Med Clin (Barc). 1998;117:441-5 2008: Gutierrez-Fisac JL, Guallar-Castillion P, Leon-Munoz LM, Graciani A, Banegas JR & Rodriguez-Artalejo F. Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008-2010. Obesity Reviews early online 12th Dec 2011. 2014: Aranceta-Bartrina, J. et al. (2016) 'Prevalence of General Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in the Spanish Adult Population (Aged 25-64 Years) 2014-2015: The ENPE Study', Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed), 69(6), pp. 579-87. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2016.02.009. Epub 2016 Apr 26 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
% Children living with overweight and obesity 2015-2023
Boys and girls
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | 2015, 2019: Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019 2023: ALADINO Study 2023 (Preview). https://www.aesan.gob.es/AECOSAN/docs/documentos/nutricion/ALADINO_AESAN.pdf (Accessed 26.09.24) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
% Children living with overweight or obesity 2011-2019
Boys and girls
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019 |
| Notes: | Aged 6-9 |
| Definitions: | WHO Cut Off |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
% Children living with overweight or obesity in Spain 1985-2000
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Personal communication from LA Moreno |
| Notes: | Aged 13-14. Large National Survey but sample size not specified. |
| Definitions: | IOTF |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Children living with obesity 2011-2019
Boys and girls
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019 |
| Notes: | Aged 6-9 |
| Definitions: | WHO Cut off |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Trend adult obesity 2000 2019
Trend adult overweight obesity 2000 2019
% Adults living with obesity in Europe 1976-2018, selected countries
Men
| References: | 1976, 1987, 1993: Visscher TLS, Kromhout D, Seidell J. Long term and recent time trends in the prevalence of obesity among Dutch men and women. IJO 2002;26:1218-24 1981: Royal College of Physicians (1983). Obesity. Reprinted from the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London Vol 17 (No 1) January 1983 1982: Lahti-Koski M, Vartiainen E, Mannisto S, Pietinen P. Age, education and occupation as determinants of trends in body mass index in Finland from 1982 to 1997. International Journal of Obesity (2000);24:1669-1676 1985: Berg C, Rosengren A, Aires N, :appas G, Toren K, Thelle D, Lissner L. Trends in overweight and obesity from 1985 to 2002 in Goteborg, West Sweden. IJO 2005 Aug;29(8):916-24 1990: Aranceta J, Perex Rodrigo C, Serra Majem LI et al. Prevalence od Obesity in Spain: SEEDO'97 study. Spanish Collaborative Group for the Study of Obesity. Med Clin (Barc). 1998;117:441-5 1992: Lahti-Koski M, Pietinen P, Munnisto S, Vartiainen E. Trends in waist to hip ratio and its determinants in adults in Finland from 1987 to 1997. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2000;72:1436-1444 1995: Health Survey for England 1995. 1996: Health Survey for England 1996. 1997: Pomerleau J, Pudule I, Grinberga D, Kadziauskiene K, Abaravicius A, Bartkeviciute R, Vaask S, Robertson A, McKee M. Patterns of body weight in the Baltic Republics. Public Health Nutrition. 2000;3:3-10 1998: Health Survey for England 1998. 1999: Health Survey for England 1999. 2000: Health Survey for England 2000. 2001: Health Survey for England 2001. 2002, 2007: Barzda A, Bartkevičiūtė R, Stukas R, Šatkutė R, Abaravičius JA. Lietuvos gyventojų kūno masės indekso pokyčiai 1997-2007 metais. Sveikatos mokslai 2009;3:2406-2410. (no English translation) 2003: Health Survey for England 2003. 2004: Health Survey for England 2004. 2005: Health Survey for England 2005. 2006: Health Survey for England 2006. 2008: Gutierrez-Fisac JL, Guallar-Castillion P, Leon-Munoz LM, Graciani A, Banegas JR & Rodriguez-Artalejo F. Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008-2010. Obesity Reviews early online 12th Dec 2011. 2009: Health Survey for England 2009 2010: Health Survey for England 2010 2011: Health Survey for England 2011 (http://www.ic.nhs.uk/searchcatalogue?productid=10152&returnid=1685 last accessed 7th January 2013) 2012: Kansallinen FINRISKI 2012 -terveystutkimus - Osa 2: Tutkimuksen taulukkoliite. http://www.julkari.fi/handle/10024/114942 (last accessed 9th November 2017) 2013: Stepaniak, U. et al. (2016) 'Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity and overweight among adults in Poland. Results of the WOBASZ II study (2013-2014) and comparison with the WOBASZ study (2003-2005)', Pol Arch Med Wewn, 18; 126(9), pp. 662-671. doi: 10.20452/pamw.3499 2014: Aranceta-Bartrina, J. et al. (2016) 'Prevalence of General Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in the Spanish Adult Population (Aged 25-64 Years) 2014-2015: The ENPE Study', Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed), 69(6), pp. 579-87. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2016.02.009. Epub 2016 Apr 26 2015: Health Survey for England 2015. Available at: http://content.digital.nhs.uk/searchcatalogue?productid=23711&returnid=1685 (last accessed 14th December 2016) 2016: Health Survey for England 2016. Available at: https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30169 (last accessed 13 December 2017) 2017: Health Survey for England 2017 https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/health-survey-for-england/2017 (last accessed 4.12.18) 2018: Irish Government Department of Health. “Healthy Ireland Survey, Summary Report 2019.” 2019. Available at: https://assets.gov.ie/41141/e5d6fea3a59a4720b081893e11fe299e.pdf. (Last accessed: 07/04/21) 2019: Health Survey for England 2019 available at http://digital.nhs.uk/pubs/hse2019 (last accessed 16.12.20) |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Women
| References: | 1976, 1987, 1993: Visscher TLS, Kromhout D, Seidell J. Long term and recent time trends in the prevalence of obesity among Dutch men and women. IJO 2002;26:1218-24 1981: Royal College of Physicians (1983). Obesity. Reprinted from the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London Vol 17 (No 1) January 1983 1982: Lahti-Koski M, Vartiainen E, Mannisto S, Pietinen P. Age, education and occupation as determinants of trends in body mass index in Finland from 1982 to 1997. International Journal of Obesity (2000);24:1669-1676 1985: Berg C, Rosengren A, Aires N, :appas G, Toren K, Thelle D, Lissner L. Trends in overweight and obesity from 1985 to 2002 in Goteborg, West Sweden. IJO 2005 Aug;29(8):916-24 1990: Aranceta J, Perex Rodrigo C, Serra Majem LI et al. Prevalence od Obesity in Spain: SEEDO'97 study. Spanish Collaborative Group for the Study of Obesity. Med Clin (Barc). 1998;117:441-5 1992: Lahti-Koski M, Pietinen P, Munnisto S, Vartiainen E. Trends in waist to hip ratio and its determinants in adults in Finland from 1987 to 1997. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2000;72:1436-1444 1995: Health Survey for England 1995. 1996: Health Survey for England 1996. 1997: Pomerleau J, Pudule I, Grinberga D, Kadziauskiene K, Abaravicius A, Bartkeviciute R, Vaask S, Robertson A, McKee M. Patterns of body weight in the Baltic Republics. Public Health Nutrition. 2000;3:3-10 1998: Health Survey for England 1998. 1999: Health Survey for England 1999. 2000: Health Survey for England 2000. 2001: Health Survey for England 2001. 2002, 2007: Barzda A, Bartkevičiūtė R, Stukas R, Šatkutė R, Abaravičius JA. Lietuvos gyventojų kūno masės indekso pokyčiai 1997-2007 metais. Sveikatos mokslai 2009;3:2406-2410. (no English translation) 2003: Health Survey for England 2003. 2004: Health Survey for England 2004. 2005: Health Survey for England 2005. 2006: Health Survey for England 2006. 2008: Gutierrez-Fisac JL, Guallar-Castillion P, Leon-Munoz LM, Graciani A, Banegas JR & Rodriguez-Artalejo F. Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008-2010. Obesity Reviews early online 12th Dec 2011. 2009: Health Survey for England 2009 2010: Health Survey for England 2010 2011: Health Survey for England 2011 (http://www.ic.nhs.uk/searchcatalogue?productid=10152&returnid=1685 last accessed 7th January 2013) 2012: Kansallinen FINRISKI 2012 -terveystutkimus - Osa 2: Tutkimuksen taulukkoliite. http://www.julkari.fi/handle/10024/114942 (last accessed 9th November 2017) 2013: Stepaniak, U. et al. (2016) 'Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity and overweight among adults in Poland. Results of the WOBASZ II study (2013-2014) and comparison with the WOBASZ study (2003-2005)', Pol Arch Med Wewn, 18; 126(9), pp. 662-671. doi: 10.20452/pamw.3499 2014: Aranceta-Bartrina, J. et al. (2016) 'Prevalence of General Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in the Spanish Adult Population (Aged 25-64 Years) 2014-2015: The ENPE Study', Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed), 69(6), pp. 579-87. doi: 10.1016/j.rec.2016.02.009. Epub 2016 Apr 26 2015: Health Survey for England 2015. Available at: http://content.digital.nhs.uk/searchcatalogue?productid=23711&returnid=1685 (last accessed 14th December 2016) 2016: Health Survey for England 2016. Available at: https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30169 (last accessed 13 December 2017) 2017: Health Survey for England 2017 https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/health-survey-for-england/2017 (last accessed 4.12.18) 2018: Irish Government Department of Health. “Healthy Ireland Survey, Summary Report 2019.” 2019. Available at: https://assets.gov.ie/41141/e5d6fea3a59a4720b081893e11fe299e.pdf. (Last accessed: 07/04/21) 2019: Health Survey for England 2019 available at http://digital.nhs.uk/pubs/hse2019 (last accessed 16.12.20) |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Overweight/obesity by age and education
Adults, 2019
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21). |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2019
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21). |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2019
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21). |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | EUROSTAT Database http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_hch10&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | EUROSTAT Database http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_hch10&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Overweight/obesity by education
Men, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | Total sample size in EU = 35100 (Age 18+) |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016) |
| Notes: | Less than primary, primary and lower secondary education (levels 0-2) Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education (levels 3 and 4) Tertiary education (levels 5-8) Translated graphics for obesity by educational level are also available for 2011-12 & 1990-94 (on request). |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | Total sample size in EU = 35100 (Age 18+) |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016) |
| Notes: | Less than primary, primary and lower secondary education (levels 0-2) Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education (levels 3 and 4) Tertiary education (levels 5-8) Translated graphics for obesity by educational level are also available for 2011-12 & 1990-94 (on request). |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25-64 |
| Sample size: | 34784 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | National Health Survey Spain. Ministry of Health. Social Services and Equality and INE. http://www.ine.es (last accessed 20.5.15) |
| Notes: | Education definitions: 1. Cannot read or write, or incomplete primary education 2. Complete primary education 3. Secondary education, 1st stage 4. Secondary education, 2nd stage 5. Advanced professional training or the equivalent 6. University education |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25-64 |
| Sample size: | 34784 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | National Health Survey Spain. Ministry of Health. Social Services and Equality and INE. http://www.ine.es (last accessed 20.5.15) |
| Notes: | Education definitions: 1. Cannot read or write, or incomplete primary education 2. Complete primary education 3. Secondary education, 1st stage 4. Secondary education, 2nd stage 5. Advanced professional training or the equivalent 6. University education |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2008
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015) |
| Notes: | Definitions are: levels 0-2 = pre-primary, primary and lower secondary education levels 3-4 = upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education levels 5-6 = first and second stage of tertiary education |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2008
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015) |
| Notes: | Definitions are: levels 0-2 = pre-primary, primary and lower secondary education levels 3-4 = upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education levels 5-6 = first and second stage of tertiary education |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 1990-1994
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-60 |
| Sample size: | 5388 |
| Area covered: | Four Spanish regions (Catalunya, Basque Country, Madrid and Valencia) |
| References: | Aranceta J, Perez Rodrigo C, Serra Majem L et al. Influence of sociodemographic factors in the prevalence of obesity in Spain. The SEEDO '97 Study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2001); 55: 430-435. http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v55/n6/pdf/1601189a.pdf (last accessed 29.4.15) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 1990-1994
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-60 |
| Sample size: | 5388 |
| Area covered: | Four Spanish regions (Catalunya, Basque Country, Madrid and Valencia) |
| References: | Aranceta J, Perez Rodrigo C, Serra Majem L et al. Influence of sociodemographic factors in the prevalence of obesity in Spain. The SEEDO '97 Study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2001); 55: 430-435. http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v55/n6/pdf/1601189a.pdf (last accessed 29.4.15) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 8-16 |
| Sample size: | 3724 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Gómez SF, Homs C, Wärnberg J, et alStudy protocol of a population-based cohort investigating PhysCIal Activity, Sedentarism, lifestyles and Obesity in Spanish youth: the PASOS studyBMJ Open 2020;10:e036210. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036210. Available at: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/9/e036210. Further data provided by personal communication by Dr. SANTI F. GÓMEZ of the GASOL Foundation. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 8-17 |
| Sample size: | 978 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Sánchez-Cruz J-J, et al. Prevalencia de obesidad infantil y juvenil en España en 2012. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.recesp.2012.10.016 (last accessed 20.5.15) |
| Notes: | Prevalence of overweight and obesity of children based on educational level of person responsible for diet. |
| Cutoffs: | Other |
Children, 2010
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 10-12 |
| Sample size: | 1008 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Brug J, van Stralen MM, te Velde SJ et al. Differences in Weight Status and Energy-Balance Related Behaviors among Schoolchildren across Europe: The ENERGY-Project. PLoS ONE 2012;7 (4) e34742 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by age
Adults, 2019
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21). |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | EUROSTAT Database http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_hch10&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2008-2010
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 12036 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Gutiérrez-Fisac, J. L., Guallar-Castillón, P., León-Muñoz, L. M., Graciani, A., Banegas, J. R. and Rodríguez-Artalejo, F. (2012). Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008–2010: the ENRICA study. Obesity Reviews; 13: 388–392. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2011.00964.x |
| Notes: | Data on waist circumference and prevalence of abdominal obesity also available. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2023-2024
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 12678 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ALADINO Study 2023 (Preview). https://www.aesan.gob.es/AECOSAN/docs/documentos/nutricion/ALADINO_AESAN.pdf (Accessed 26.09.24)v |
| Notes: | The study is part of the Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI), |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2022-2023
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 3201 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | PASOS 2022 Study. https://gasolfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GF-PASOS-2023-v7.pdf (Accessed 10.07.24) |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | See Report |
| References: | Rakić JG, Hamrik Z, Dzielska A, Felder-Puig R, Oja L, Bakalár P et al. A focus on adolescent physical activity, eating behaviours, weight status and body image in Europe, central Asia and Canada. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. 'Any translation was not created by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this translation. The original English edition shall be the binding and authentic edition' |
| Notes: | HBSC aims to survey approximately 1500 pupils per age group in each country or region (totaling around 4500) |
| Cutoffs: | +2SD |
Children, 2019
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 16665 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019 |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 3724 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Gómez SF, Homs C, Wärnberg J, et alStudy protocol of a population-based cohort investigating PhysCIal Activity, Sedentarism, lifestyles and Obesity in Spanish youth: the PASOS studyBMJ Open 2020;10:e036210. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036210. Available at: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/9/e036210. Further data provided by personal communication by Dr. SANTI F. GÓMEZ of the GASOL Foundation. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2018-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 16665 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Report on the fifth round of data collection, 2018–2020: WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2022. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. |
| Cutoffs: | WHO 2007 |
Children, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 10,899 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Available from: http://www.aecosan.msssi.gob.es/AECOSAN/docs/documentos/nutricion/observatorio/Estudio_ALADINO_2015.pdf (accesed 9th April 2019) [Article in Spanish]. |
| Notes: | IOTF cut-offs used. Translated graphics for data by age category are also available from 2011-12 and 2010-11 (on request). |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 978 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Sánchez-Cruz J-J, et al. Prevalencia de obesidad infantil y juvenil en España en 2012. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.recesp.2012.10.16 (last accessed 20.5.15) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 7yrs 1820 8yrs 1606 Both genders |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. (2018). WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative: overweight and obesity among 6–9-year-old children. Available: http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/378865/COSI-3.pdf?ua=1. Last accessed [Accessed 28th Aug 2018]. |
| Notes: | WHO cut-offs used. |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Sample size: | 6051 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | National Health Survey: http://www.ine.es/jaxi/tabla.do (last accessed 20.5.15) |
| Notes: | Self Report |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 7659 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Pérez-Farinós N, López-Sobaler AM, Dal Re MÁ, Villar C, Labrado E, Robledo T, Ortega RM. The ALADINO study: a national study of prevalence of overweight and obesity in Spanish children in 2011. Biomed Res Int. 2013;2013:163687. doi: 10.1155/2013/163687. Epub 2013 Sep 8 |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by region
Adults, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 23089 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ENES 2017 available at https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm (last accessed 03.03.21) |
| Notes: | Sample size for 15+ years only 18+ included |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 1990-1994
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-60 |
| Sample size: | 5388 |
| Area covered: | Four Spanish regions: Catalunya, Basque Country, Madrid and Valenci |
| References: | Aranceta J, Perez Rodrigo C, Serra Majem L et al. Influence of sociodemographic factors in the prevalence of obesity in Spain. The SEEDO '97 Study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2001); 55: 430-435 |
| Notes: | Obesity defined as BMI => 30 kg/m2 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 1990-1994
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-60 |
| Sample size: | 5388 |
| Area covered: | Four Spanish regions: Catalunya, Basque Country, Madrid and Valenci |
| References: | Aranceta J, Perez Rodrigo C, Serra Majem L et al. Influence of sociodemographic factors in the prevalence of obesity in Spain. The SEEDO '97 Study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2001); 55: 430-435 |
| Notes: | Obesity defined as BMI => 30 kg/m2 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 1990-1994
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-60 |
| Sample size: | 5388 |
| Area covered: | Four Spanish regions: Catalunya, Basque Country, Madrid and Valenci |
| References: | Aranceta J, Perez Rodrigo C, Serra Majem L et al. Influence of sociodemographic factors in the prevalence of obesity in Spain. The SEEDO '97 Study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2001); 55: 430-435 |
| Notes: | Data is age-adjusted prevalence. Obesity defined as BMI => 30 kg/m2 Note that odds ratio for obesity by socio-demographic factors also available. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 1990-1994
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-60 |
| Sample size: | 5388 |
| Area covered: | Four Spanish regions: Catalunya, Basque Country, Madrid and Valenci |
| References: | Aranceta J, Perez Rodrigo C, Serra Majem L et al. Influence of sociodemographic factors in the prevalence of obesity in Spain. The SEEDO '97 Study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2001); 55: 430-435 |
| Notes: | Data is age-adjusted prevalence. Obesity defined as BMI => 30 kg/m2 Note that odds ratio for obesity by socio-demographic factors also available. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 2-17 |
| Sample size: | 6106 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Informe Anual del Sistema Nacional de Salud 2019, Available at: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/sisInfSanSNS/tablasEstadisticas/InfAnualSNS2019/Informe_SNS_2019.pdf. Data from Spanish National Health Survey 2017. Available at: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuestaNac2017/ENSE17_Metodologia.pdf. Both last accessed: 06.05.21. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by age and region
Men, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1u&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1u&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Overweight/obesity by age and socio-economic group
Adults, 2019
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21). |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2019
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21). |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2019
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21). |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Overweight/obesity by socio-economic group
Men, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 23,089 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Spanish National Health Survey 2017 (Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2017). Available at: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm. Last accessed: 11.05.21. |
| Definitions: | Social class based on the occupation of the reference person. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 23,089 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Spanish National Health Survey 2017 (Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2017). Available at: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm. Last accessed: 11.05.21. |
| Definitions: | Social class based on the occupation of the reference person. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | Total sample number in EU: 35100 (Age 18+) |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | EUROSTAT Database: http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016) |
| Notes: | 1st Quintile (lowest income), 5th Quintile (highest income) Please note where data = zero, there were insufficient data. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | Total sample number in EU: 35100 (Age 18+) |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | EUROSTAT Database: http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016) |
| Notes: | 1st Quintile (lowest income), 5th Quintile (highest income) Please note where data = zero, there were insufficient data. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 34784 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | National Health Survey: http://www.ine.es/jaxi/tabla.do (last accessed 20.5.15) |
| Notes: | Definitions: I. Directors and managers of establishments with 10 or more wage earners and professionals traditionally associated with university degrees II. Directors and managers of establishments with 10 or more wage earners, professionals traditionally associated with university degrees and other technical support professionals III. Intermediate occupations and self-employed workers IV. Supervisors and workers in skilled technical occupations V. Skilled primary sector workers and other semi-skilled workers VI. Non-skilled workers |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 34784 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | National Health Survey: http://www.ine.es/jaxi/tabla.do (last accessed 20.5.15) |
| Notes: | Definitions: I. Directors and managers of establishments with 10 or more wage earners and professionals traditionally associated with university degrees II. Directors and managers of establishments with 10 or more wage earners, professionals traditionally associated with university degrees and other technical support professionals III. Intermediate occupations and self-employed workers IV. Supervisors and workers in skilled technical occupations V. Skilled primary sector workers and other semi-skilled workers VI. Non-skilled workers |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2008
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015) |
| Notes: | SES assessed by annual income. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2008
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015) |
| Notes: | SES assessed by annual income. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 1990-1994
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-60 |
| Sample size: | 5388 |
| Area covered: | Four Spanish regions (Catalunya, Basque Country, Madrid and Valencia) |
| References: | Aranceta J, Perez Rodrigo C, Serra Majem L et al. Influence of sociodemographic factors in the prevalence of obesity in Spain. The SEEDO '97 Study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2001); 55: 430-435 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 1990-1994
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-60 |
| Sample size: | 5388 |
| Area covered: | Four Spanish regions (Catalunya, Basque Country, Madrid and Valencia) |
| References: | Aranceta J, Perez Rodrigo C, Serra Majem L et al. Influence of sociodemographic factors in the prevalence of obesity in Spain. The SEEDO '97 Study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2001); 55: 430-435 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2023-2024
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-9 |
| Sample size: | 12678 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ALADINO Study 2023 (Preview). https://www.aesan.gob.es/AECOSAN/docs/documentos/nutricion/ALADINO_AESAN.pdf (Accessed 26.09.24)v |
| Notes: | The study is part of the Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI), |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Children, 2022
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 8-16 |
| Sample size: | 2892 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | PASOS 2022 Study. https://gasolfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GF-PASOS-informe-2022-WEB.pdf (Accessed 30.01.22) |
| Notes: | Preliminary results |
Boys, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 11-15 |
| References: | Raki? JG, Hamrik Z, Dzielska A, Felder-Puig R, Oja L, Bakalár P et al. A focus on adolescent physical activity, eating behaviours, weight status and body image in Europe, central Asia and Canada. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. 'Any translation was not created by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this translation. The original English edition shall be the binding and authentic edition' |
| Notes: | Family affluence scaleHBSC aims to survey approximately 1500 pupils per age group in each country or region (totaling around 4500) |
| Cutoffs: | +2SD |
Girls, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 11-15 |
| References: | Raki? JG, Hamrik Z, Dzielska A, Felder-Puig R, Oja L, Bakalár P et al. A focus on adolescent physical activity, eating behaviours, weight status and body image in Europe, central Asia and Canada. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. 'Any translation was not created by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this translation. The original English edition shall be the binding and authentic edition' |
| Notes: | Family affluence scaleHBSC aims to survey approximately 1500 pupils per age group in each country or region (totaling around 4500) |
| Cutoffs: | +2SD |
Children, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 8-16 |
| Sample size: | 3724 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Gómez SF, Homs C, Wärnberg J, et alStudy protocol of a population-based cohort investigating PhysCIal Activity, Sedentarism, lifestyles and Obesity in Spanish youth: the PASOS studyBMJ Open 2020;10:e036210. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036210. Available at: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/9/e036210. Further data provided by personal communication by Dr. SANTI F. GÓMEZ of the GASOL Foundation. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2019
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-9 |
| Sample size: | 16665 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ministerio de Consumo, Agency Espanola de seguirdad alimentaria y nutrction (2020) ALADINO 2019 Informe Breve. ESTUDIO SOBRE LA ALIMENTACIÓN, ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA, DESARROLLO INFANTIL Y OBESIDAD EN ESPAÑA 2019 |
| Definitions: | Parental annual income |
| Cutoffs: | WHO |
Boys, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 2-17 |
| Sample size: | 6106 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ENES 2017 available at https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm (last accessed 03.03.21) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Girls, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 2-17 |
| Sample size: | 6106 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ENES 2017 available at https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm (last accessed 03.03.21) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 8-17 |
| Sample size: | 978 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Sánchez-Cruz J-J, et al. Prevalencia de obesidad infantil y juvenil en España en 2012. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.recesp.2012.10.016 (last accessed 20.5.15) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2007-2008
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-9 |
| Sample size: | 1824 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ahrens W, Pigeot I, Pohlabeln H et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in European children below the age of 10. IJO 2014;38:S99-S107 |
| Notes: | Lowest income groups sample size too small so excluded |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by ethnicity
Ethnic groups are as defined by publication of origin and are not as defined by WOF. In some instances ethnicity is conflated with nationality and/or race.
Men, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 23,089 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Spanish National Health Survey 2017 (Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2017). Available at: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm. Last accessed: 11.05.21. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 23,089 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Spanish National Health Survey 2017 (Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2017). Available at: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm. Last accessed: 11.05.21. |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Boys, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 2-17 |
| Sample size: | 6106 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Spanish National Health Survey 2017 (Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2017). Available at: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm. Last accessed: 11.05.21. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Girls, 2017
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 2-17 |
| Sample size: | 6106 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Spanish National Health Survey 2017 (Encuesta Nacional de Salud 2017). Available at: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/estadEstudios/estadisticas/encuestaNacional/encuesta2017.htm. Last accessed: 11.05.21. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by age and limited activity
Adults, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2014 available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do (last accessed 06.10.21) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2014 available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do (last accessed 06.10.21) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2014 available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do (last accessed 06.10.21) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Insufficient physical activity
Adults, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-) |
| Definitions: | Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent. |
Men, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-) |
| Definitions: | Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent. |
Women, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-) |
| Definitions: | Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent. |
Adults, 2016
| References: | Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants. Lancet 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7 |
Men, 2016
| References: | Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants. Lancet 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7 |
Women, 2016
| References: | Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants. Lancet 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7 |
Children, 2016
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 11-17 |
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21) |
| Notes: | % of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. |
| Definitions: | % Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate) |
Boys, 2016
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 11-17 |
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21) |
| Notes: | % of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. |
| Definitions: | % Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate) |
Girls, 2016
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 11-17 |
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21) |
| Notes: | % of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. |
| Definitions: | % Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate) |