Switzerland
High income
- Overview
- Obesity prevalence
- Trends over time
- Population breakdowns
- Drivers
- Comorbidities
- Economic impact
- Policies
- Contextual factors
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National obesity risk *5.5/10This is a composite ‘obesity risk’ score (out of 10, the highest risk) based on obesity prevalence, rate of increase, likelihood of meeting the 2025 target, treatment indicator and childhood stunting levels.Childhood obesity risk *7/11This is a ‘risk score’ for each country’s likelihood of having or acquiring a major childhood obesity problem during the 2020s, taking account of current prevalence levels and risk for future obesity (based on stunting among infants, maternal obesity, maternal smoking, and breastfeeding rates).
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Population breakdowns
Drivers
Insufficient activity
Soft drink consumption
Fruit consumption
Vegetable consumption
Processed meat consumption
Grains consumption
Depression
Anxiety
Roots of obesity »
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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
Contextual factors
Obesity prevalence
Adults, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Eurostat 2022 Data. Available at https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/ilc_hch10/default/table?lang=en (last accessed 19.03.25) |
| Notes: | EUROSTAT 2022 data derived from EU statistics on income and living conditions (EU-SILC) survey which includes adults aged 16+ years. This differs from most EUROSTAT data which is derived from the Health Interview Surveys, which includes adults aged 15+ years (though sometimes only data from adults aged 18+ reported) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 21,691 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 21,930 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2017. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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: | 18-75 |
| Sample size: | 2085 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Office of Public Health and the Food Safety and Veterinary Office(2017) Characteristics and indicators of eating and physical activity behaviors in the Swiss adult population Results from menuCH 2014-2015 Available at https://menuch.iumsp.ch/index.php/catalog/4 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2012
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 21,382 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2012. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 35-74 |
| Sample size: | 930 |
| Area covered: | Regional |
| References: | Bus Santé Study |
| Notes: | Small sample size Sub national: Canton of Geneva |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2007
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 18,473 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2007. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2002
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 19,471 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2002. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2000-2001
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 35-74 |
| Sample size: | 2482 |
| References: | WHO Infobase. Hopitaux Universitaires de Genève |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 1997
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 12,821 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 1997. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 1993
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 35-74 |
| Sample size: | Unspecified |
| Area covered: | Geneva |
| References: | Galobardes B, Costanza C, Bernstein MS, Delhumeau CH, Morabia A. Trends in Risk Factors for the Major "Lifestyle-related Diseases" in Geneva, Switzerland, 1993-2000. Ann Epidemiology 2003;13:537-540 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 1992
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 14,890 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 1992. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 1245 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Herter-Aeberli, I. (2024). BMI, waist circumference and body fat measurements as well as NCD risk factors in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland - 2023 study. Final report for the attention of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). ETH Zurich. https://www.aramis.admin.ch/Default?DocumentID=72826&Load=true [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Data using WHO and CDC cutoffs also available in report. Although the participating schools were selected to be representative of the different regions of Switzerland, the participation of the children was voluntary. This may have led to an overrepresentation of children whose parents are interested in the topic and therefore to an underestimation of the proportion of overweight and obese children. In the 2023 survey, 48% of the invited children and adolescents participated, compared to 75% in 2007, 72% in 2012 and 55% in 2017. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 13 |
| Area covered: | National |
| 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) |
| Definitions: | +2SD |
| Cutoffs: | WHO 2007 |
Children, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 2279 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Aeberli, I. (2018). BMI, waist circumference and body fat measurements as well as NCD risk factors in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. Final report for the attention of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). ETH Zurich. https://www.obsan.admin.ch/sites/default/files/2021-09/bmi-_bauchumfang-_und_koerperfett-messungen_sowie_ncd-risikofaktoren_bei_6-12_jaehrigen_in_der_schweiz_0.pdf [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Data also available using CDC and WHO cutoffs. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 2963 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ETH Zurich – Laboratory of Human Nutrition. Overweight and obesity (age: 6–12). https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-6-12 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2007
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 2218 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ETH Zurich – Laboratory of Human Nutrition. Overweight and obesity (age: 6–12). https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-6-12 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Data also available using CDC cutoffs |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2002
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 2431 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ETH Zurich – Laboratory of Human Nutrition. Overweight and obesity (age: 6–12). https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-6-12 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
% Adults (15+) living with obesity (self-reported), 1992-2022
Women
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Surveys 1992-2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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. | |
Men
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Surveys 1992-2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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. | |
Men and women
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Surveys 1992-2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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 (15+) living with overweight or obesity (self-reported), 1992-2022
Women
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Surveys 1992-2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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. | |
Men
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Surveys 1992-2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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. | |
Men and women
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Surveys 1992-2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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 (6-12) living with overweight or obesity (IOTF), 2002-2023
Boys and girls
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | ETH Zurich – Laboratory of Human Nutrition. Overweight and obesity (age: 6–12). https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-6-12 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Definitions: | IOTF cutoffs |
| 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. | |
Girls
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | ETH Zurich – Laboratory of Human Nutrition. Overweight and obesity (age: 6–12). https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-6-12 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Definitions: | IOTF cutoffs |
| 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. | |
Boys
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | ETH Zurich – Laboratory of Human Nutrition. Overweight and obesity (age: 6–12). https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-6-12 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Definitions: | IOTF cutoffs |
| 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. | |
% Obesity in adults (25+) by education, 2002-2022
Men
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Surveys 2002-2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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: | Self-reported |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Surveys 2002-2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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 education
Men, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 19,476 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 19,476 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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 |
| Age: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 18,951 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2017. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 18,951 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2017. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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: | 18-75 |
| Sample size: | 2085 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Office of Public Health and the Food Safety and Veterinary Office(2017) Characteristics and indicators of eating and physical activity behaviors in the Swiss adult population Results from menuCH 2014-2015 Available at https://menuch.iumsp.ch/index.php/catalog/4 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2012
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 18,335 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2012. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2012
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 18,335 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2012. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2007
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 18,473 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2007. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2007
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 18,473 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2007. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2002
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 17,745 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2002. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2002
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 25+ |
| Sample size: | 17,745 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2002. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 1126 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Herter-Aeberli, I. (2024). BMI, waist circumference and body fat measurements as well as NCD risk factors in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland - 2023 study. Final report for the attention of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). ETH Zurich. https://www.aramis.admin.ch/Default?DocumentID=72826&Load=true [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Although the participating schools were selected to be representative of the different regions of Switzerland, the participation of the children was voluntary. This may have led to an overrepresentation of children whose parents are interested in the topic and therefore to an underestimation of the proportion of overweight and obese children. In the 2023 survey, 48% of the invited children and adolescents participated, compared to 75% in 2007, 72% in 2012 and 55% in 2017. |
| Definitions: | Parental education level |
| Cutoffs: | CDC |
Children, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 2149 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Aeberli, I. (2018). BMI, waist circumference and body fat measurements as well as NCD risk factors in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. Final report for the attention of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). ETH Zurich. https://www.obsan.admin.ch/sites/default/files/2021-09/bmi-_bauchumfang-_und_koerperfett-messungen_sowie_ncd-risikofaktoren_bei_6-12_jaehrigen_in_der_schweiz_0.pdf [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Definitions: | Parental education level |
| Cutoffs: | CDC |
Children, 2005-2006
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 10-14 |
| Sample size: | 5207 |
| Area covered: | Canton of Vaud |
| References: | Lasserre, A. M., Chiolero, A., Cachat, F., Paccaud, F. and Bovet, P. (2007), Overweight in Swiss Children and Associations With Children's and Parents’ Characteristics. Obesity, 15: 2912–2919. doi: 10.1038/oby.2007.347 |
| Notes: | Prevalence of overweight (including obesity) by Parents Education. Overweight and obesity were based on the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by age
Adults, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Sample size: | 21,691 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| 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 |
| Sample size: | 22000 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Swizz National Health Survey https://www.portal-stat.admin.ch/sgb2017/files/de/02b.xml (last accessed 09.08.23) |
| 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 |
| Sample size: | 2085 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Office of Public Health and the Food Safety and Veterinary Office(2017) Characteristics and indicators of eating and physical activity behaviors in the Swiss adult population Results from menuCH 2014-2015 Available at https://menuch.iumsp.ch/index.php/catalog/4 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2012
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Sample size: | 21602 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Information kindly supplied by Prof Ulrich Keller, FMH Endokrinologie-Diabetologie. Reference: Schweizerische Gesundheitsbefragung 2012 (data available in English in Schneider H, Venetz W (2014). Cost of Obesity in Switzerland in 2012, Final Report |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 1992-1993
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Sample size: | 15288 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Information kindly supplied by Prof Ulrich Keller, FMH Endokrinologie-Diabetologie. Reference: Schweizerische Gesundheitsbefragung 2012 (data available in English in Schneider H, Venetz W (2014). Cost of Obesity in Switzerland in 2012, Final Report |
| 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
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 1090 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Herter-Aeberli, I. (2024). BMI, waist circumference and body fat measurements as well as NCD risk factors in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland - 2023 study. Final report for the attention of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). ETH Zurich. https://www.aramis.admin.ch/Default?DocumentID=72826&Load=true [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Data using WHO and CDC cutoffs also available in report. Although the participating schools were selected to be representative of the different regions of Switzerland, the participation of the children was voluntary. This may have led to an overrepresentation of children whose parents are interested in the topic and therefore to an underestimation of the proportion of overweight and obese children. In the 2023 survey, 48% of the invited children and adolescents participated, compared to 75% in 2007, 72% in 2012 and 55% in 2017. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| 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) |
| Definitions: | +2SD |
| Cutoffs: | WHO 2007 |
Children, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 2049 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ETH Zurich – Laboratory of Human Nutrition. Overweight and obesity (age: 6–12). https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-6-12 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by region
Adults, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 21,691 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Notes: | Language region |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 21,691 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/gesundheit/determinanten/uebergewicht.assetdetail.28725068.html [Accessed 09.10.25] |
| Notes: | Greater region |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 21,691 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-15 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| 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: | 18-75 |
| Sample size: | 2085 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Office of Public Health and the Food Safety and Veterinary Office(2017) Characteristics and indicators of eating and physical activity behaviors in the Swiss adult population Results from menuCH 2014-2015 Available at https://menuch.iumsp.ch/index.php/catalog/4 |
| 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
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 1245 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Herter-Aeberli, I. (2024). BMI, waist circumference and body fat measurements as well as NCD risk factors in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland - 2023 study. Final report for the attention of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). ETH Zurich. https://www.aramis.admin.ch/Default?DocumentID=72826&Load=true [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Data using WHO and CDC cutoffs also available in report. Although the participating schools were selected to be representative of the different regions of Switzerland, the participation of the children was voluntary. This may have led to an overrepresentation of children whose parents are interested in the topic and therefore to an underestimation of the proportion of overweight and obese children. In the 2023 survey, 48% of the invited children and adolescents participated, compared to 75% in 2007, 72% in 2012 and 55% in 2017. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 2963 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ETH Zurich – Laboratory of Human Nutrition. Overweight and obesity (age: 6–12). https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-6-12 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 2963 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | ETH Zurich – Laboratory of Human Nutrition. Overweight and obesity (age: 6–12). https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-6-12 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2005-2006
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 10-14 |
| Sample size: | 5207 |
| Area covered: | Canton of Vaud |
| References: | Lasserre, A. M., Chiolero, A., Cachat, F., Paccaud, F. and Bovet, P. (2007), Overweight in Swiss Children and Associations With Children's and Parents’ Characteristics. Obesity, 15: 2912–2919. doi: 10.1038/oby.2007.347 |
| Notes: | Overweight and obesity were based on the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by socio-economic group
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, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 5-14 |
| Sample size: | 8544 |
| Area covered: | Canton of Geneva |
| References: | Jeannot E, Mahler P, Elia N, Cerruti B, Chastonnay P. Sociodemographic and Economic Determinants of Overweight and Obesity for Public-school Children in Geneva State, Switzerland: A Cross-sectional Study. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2015;6:39. doi:10.4103/2008-7802.156836. |
| Notes: | Prevalence of overweight and obesity by socio-professional categories of the child's Father. To identify overweight and obesity, the definition issued by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) was used. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 5-14 |
| Sample size: | 8544 |
| Area covered: | Canton of Geneva |
| References: | Jeannot E, Mahler P, Elia N, Cerruti B, Chastonnay P. Sociodemographic and Economic Determinants of Overweight and Obesity for Public-school Children in Geneva State, Switzerland: A Cross-sectional Study. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2015;6:39. doi:10.4103/2008-7802.156836. |
| Notes: | Prevalence of overweight and obesity by district of residence. To identify overweight and obesity, the definition issued by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) was used. |
| 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.
Adults, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 21,691 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-15 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Nationality |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Men, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 21,691 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-15 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Nationality |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 15+ |
| Sample size: | 21,691 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Federal Statistical Office. Swiss Health Survey 2022. https://ind.obsan.admin.ch/en/indicator/monam/overweight-and-obesity-age-15 [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Nationality |
| 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
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 1126 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Herter-Aeberli, I. (2024). BMI, waist circumference and body fat measurements as well as NCD risk factors in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland - 2023 study. Final report for the attention of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). ETH Zurich. https://www.aramis.admin.ch/Default?DocumentID=72826&Load=true [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Notes: | Although the participating schools were selected to be representative of the different regions of Switzerland, the participation of the children was voluntary. This may have led to an overrepresentation of children whose parents are interested in the topic and therefore to an underestimation of the proportion of overweight and obese children. In the 2023 survey, 48% of the invited children and adolescents participated, compared to 75% in 2007, 72% in 2012 and 55% in 2017. |
| Definitions: | Parental origin |
| Cutoffs: | CDC |
Children, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 6-12 |
| Sample size: | 2149 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Aeberli, I. (2018). BMI, waist circumference and body fat measurements as well as NCD risk factors in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. Final report for the attention of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). ETH Zurich. https://www.obsan.admin.ch/sites/default/files/2021-09/bmi-_bauchumfang-_und_koerperfett-messungen_sowie_ncd-risikofaktoren_bei_6-12_jaehrigen_in_der_schweiz_0.pdf [Accessed 13.10.25] |
| Definitions: | Parental origin |
| Cutoffs: | CDC |
Double burden of underweight & overweight
Adults, 2022
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 20+ |
| References: | NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Lancet 2024; published online Feb 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02750-2. |
| Notes: | Age Standardised estimates |
| Definitions: | Combined prevalence of BMI<18.5 kg/m² and BMI>=30 kg/m² (double burden of underweight and obesity) |
Children, 2022
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 5-19 |
| References: | NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Lancet 2024; published online Feb 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02750-2. |
| Notes: | Age standardised estimates |
| Definitions: | Combined prevalence of BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD (double burden of thinness and obesity) |
| Cutoffs: | BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD |
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) |
Children, 2010
| Age: | 11-17 |
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en |
| 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, 2010
| Age: | 11-17 |
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en |
| 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, 2010
| Age: | 11-17 |
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en |
| 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) |
Prevalence of at least daily carbonated soft drink consumption
Boys, 2021-2022
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2023), Data browser (findings from the 2021/22 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org.. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2020), Data browser (findings from the 2017/18 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported drinking sugary soft drinks daily (at least once) |
Girls, 2021-2022
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2023), Data browser (findings from the 2021/22 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org.. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2020), Data browser (findings from the 2017/18 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported drinking sugary soft drinks daily (at least once) |
Boys, 2017-2018
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2023), Data browser (findings from the 2021/22 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org.. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2020), Data browser (findings from the 2017/18 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported drinking sugary soft drinks daily (at least once) |
Girls, 2017-2018
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2023), Data browser (findings from the 2021/22 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org.. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2020), Data browser (findings from the 2017/18 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported drinking sugary soft drinks daily (at least once) |
Children, 2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | World Health Organization. (2017). Adolescent obesity and related behaviours: Trends and inequalities in the who european region, 2002-2014: observations from the Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) WHO collaborative cross-national study (J. Inchley, D. Currie, J. Jewel, J. Breda, & V. Barnekow, Eds.). World Health Organization. Sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org |
| Notes: | 15-year-old adolescents |
| Definitions: | Prevalence of at least daily carbonated soft drink consumption (% of at least daily carbonated soft drink consumption) |
Estimated per capita fruit intake
Adults, 2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25+ |
| References: | Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/ |
| Definitions: | Estimated per-capita fruit intake (g/day) |
Prevalence of less than daily fruit consumption
Boys, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| 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 international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported eating fruit less than daily |
Girls, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| 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 international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported eating fruit less than daily |
Boys, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2020), Data browser (findings from the 2017/18 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported eating fruit less than daily |
Girls, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2020), Data browser (findings from the 2017/18 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported eating fruit less than daily |
Children, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 11-15 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | World Health Organization. (2017). Adolescent obesity and related behaviours: Trends and inequalities in the who european region, 2002-2014: observations from the Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) WHO collaborative cross-national study (J. Inchley, D. Currie, J. Jewel, J. Breda, & V. Barnekow, Eds.). |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported eating fruit less than daily |
Boys, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study, Data browser (findings from the 2013/14 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported eating fruit less than daily |
Girls, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study, Data browser (findings from the 2013/14 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Proportion who reported eating fruit less than daily |
Prevalence of less than daily vegetable consumption
Boys, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| 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 international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO |
| Definitions: | Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption) |
Girls, 2021-2022
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| 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 international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO |
| Definitions: | Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption) |
Boys, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2020), Data browser (findings from the 2017/18 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption) |
Girls, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2020), Data browser (findings from the 2017/18 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption) |
Children, 2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 11-15 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | World Health Organization. (2017). Adolescent obesity and related behaviours: Trends and inequalities in the who european region, 2002-2014: observations from the Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) WHO collaborative cross-national study (J. Inchley, D. Currie, J. Jewel, J. Breda, & V. Barnekow, Eds.). |
| Definitions: | Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption) |
Boys, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study, Data browser (findings from the 2013/14 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption) |
Girls, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study, Data browser (findings from the 2013/14 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org. |
| Definitions: | Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption) |
Estimated per-capita processed meat intake
Adults, 2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25+ |
| References: | Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/ |
| Definitions: | Estimated per-capita processed meat intake (g per day) |
Estimated per capita whole grains intake
Adults, 2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25+ |
| References: | Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/ |
| Definitions: | Estimated per-capita whole grains intake (g/day) |
Mental health - depression disorders
Adults, 2021
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25) |
| Definitions: | Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years) |
Men, 2021
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25) |
| Definitions: | Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years) |
Women, 2021
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25) |
| Definitions: | Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years) |
Adults, 2015
| References: | Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. |
| Definitions: | % of population with depression disorders |
Children, 2021
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25) |
| Definitions: | Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age) |
Boys, 2021
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25) |
| Definitions: | Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age) |
Girls, 2021
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25) |
| Definitions: | Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age) |
Mental health - anxiety disorders
Adults, 2021
| Age: | 20+ |
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25). |
| Definitions: | Number living with anxiety per 100,000 population |
Men, 2021
| Age: | 20+ |
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25). |
| Definitions: | Number living with anxiety per 100,000 population |
Women, 2021
| Age: | 20+ |
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25). |
| Definitions: | Number living with anxiety per 100,000 population |
Adults, 2015
| References: | Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. |
| Definitions: | % of population with anxiety disorders |
Children, 2021
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25) |
Boys, 2021
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25) |
Girls, 2021
| References: | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25) |
Percent of population who cannot afford a healthy diet
Adults, 2022
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | The Food Systems Dashboard. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), The Columbia Climate School, and Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 2024. Geneva, Switzerland. https://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36072/db. |
Oesophageal cancer
Men, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Indicence per 100,000 |
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Indicence per 100,000 |
Men, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Women, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Breast cancer
Women, 2022
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Colorectal cancer
Men, 2022
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Women, 2022
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Men, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Women, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Pancreatic cancer
Men, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Men, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Women, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Gallbladder cancer
Men, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Indicence per 100,000 |
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Indicence per 100,000 |
Men, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Women, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Kidney cancer
Men, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Men, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Women, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Cancer of the uterus
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Women, 2020
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2339 |
| Definitions: | Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000 |
Raised blood pressure
Adults, 2015
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en |
| Definitions: | Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90). |
Men, 2015
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en |
| Definitions: | Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90). |
Women, 2015
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en |
| Definitions: | Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90). |
Raised cholesterol
Adults, 2008
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885 |
| Definitions: | % Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate). |
Men, 2008
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885 |
| Definitions: | % Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate). |
Women, 2008
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885 |
| Definitions: | % Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate). |
Raised fasting blood glucose
Men, 2014
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en |
| Definitions: | Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication). |
Women, 2014
| References: | Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en |
| Definitions: | Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication). |
Diabetes prevalence
Adults, 2024
| References: | Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2025. http://www.diabetesatlas.org |
Adults, 2021
| Age: | 20-79 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 10th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2021. http://www.diabetesatlas.org |
| Definitions: | Age-adjusted comparative prevalence of diabetes, % |
Adults, 2019
| Age: | 20-79 |
| References: | Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 9th edn. Brussels,Belgium: 2019. Available at: https://www.diabetesatlas.org |
| Definitions: | Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%). |
Adults, 2017
| References: | Reproduced with kind permission of IDF, International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 8th edition. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation, 2017. http://www.diabetesatlas.org |
| Definitions: | Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%). |
Ovarian Cancer
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Leukemia
Men, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Liver and intrahepatic bile duct Cancer
Men, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Multiple Myeloma
Men, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Indicence per 100,000 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Indicence per 100,000 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
Men, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Thyroid Cancer
Men, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Women, 2022
| Age: | 20+ |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24] |
| Definitions: | Incidence per 100,000 |
Economic impact of overweight and obesity
Policies, Interventions and Actions
Contextual factors
Disclaimer: These contextual factors should be interpreted with care. Results are updated as regularly as possible and use very specific criteria. The criteria used and full definitions are available for download at the bottom of this page.
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Labelling
| Is there mandatory nutrition labelling? | Absent |
| Front-of-package labelling? | Absent |
| Back-of-pack nutrition declaration? | Absent |
| Color coding? | Absent |
| Warning label? | Absent |
Regulation and marketing
| Are there fiscal policies on unhealthy products? | Absent |
| Tax on unhealthy foods? | Absent |
| Tax on unhealthy drinks? | Absent |
| Are there fiscal policies on healthy products? | Absent |
| Subsidy on fruits? | Absent |
| Subsidy on vegetables? | Absent |
| Subsidy on other healthy products? | Absent |
| Mandatory limit or ban of trans fat (all settings)? | Present |
| Mandatory limit of trans fats in place (all settings)? | Present |
| Ban on trans-fats or phos in place (all settings)? | Absent |
| Are there any mandatory policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children? | Absent |
| Mandatory restriction on broadcast media? | Absent |
| Mandatory restriction on non-broadcast media? | Absent |
| Voluntary policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children? | Absent |
| Are there mandatory standards for food in schools? | Absent |
| Are there any mandatory nutrient limits in any manufactured food products? | Absent |
| Nutrition standards for public sector procurement? | Absent |
Political will and support
| National obesity strategy or nutrition and physical activity national strategy? | Present |
| National obesity strategy? | Absent |
| National childhood obesity strategy? | Absent |
| Comprehensive nutrition strategy? | Present |
| Comprehensive physical activity strategy? | Present |
| Evidence-based dietary guidelines and/or RDAs? | Present |
| National target(s) on reducing obesity? | Absent |
| Promotion of breastfeeding? | Present |
Monitoring and surveillance
| Monitoring of the prevalence and incidence for the main obesity-related NCDs and risk factors? | Present |
| Within 5 years? | Absent |
Governance and resource
| Multi-sectoral national co-ordination mechanism for obesity or nutrition (including obesity)? | Absent |
Key
Present
Present (voluntary)
Incoming
Absent
Unknown
Last updated September 13, 2022
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