As of 2021, approximately 69 percent of men and 59 percent of women in the United Kingdom considered themselves overweight or obese. Across the European countries featured, overweight and obesity was more prevalent among males.
Share of population who were overweight or obese in Europe in 2021, by country and gender
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OECD. (April 4, 2024). Share of population who were overweight or obese in Europe in 2021, by country and gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276227/overweight-and-obesity-rate-in-europe-by-gender/
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Share of population who were overweight or obese in Europe in 2021, by country and gender [Graph], OECD, April 4, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276227/overweight-and-obesity-rate-in-europe-by-gender/
