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Indicator description

The indicator shows the share of the population aged 18 and over classified as obese on the basis of body mass index (BMI). Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above. BMI is calculated as body weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in metres.
Data source and methodology

The data source for Bosnia and Herzegovina is Eurostat’s dataset for indicator sdg_02_10. A value is available for 2022. The indicator is expressed as a percentage and the obesity rate is calculated as the proportion of people aged 18 and over with a BMI of at least 30 kg/m² among all people in that age group for whom BMI can be calculated. Eurostat’s methodology for this indicator uses data from the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) and EU Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC). For data from the SILC reference year 2022, the PH110 variable is used, which refers to the body mass index (BMI). Eurostat obtains data for the indicator on the basis of data collected through national surveys.
Coverage and comparability

The 2022 data show that 15.7% of the population aged 18 and over was obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²). A further 44.6% had a BMI of 25 to less than 30 kg/m², while 60.3% had a BMI of at least 25 kg/m². These categories are internally consistent: the share with a BMI of at least 25 kg/m² includes people who are overweight and people who are obese. Only one observation, for 2022, is available for Bosnia and Herzegovina in this dataset; therefore, a time trend cannot be assessed and progress cannot be calculated. Comparability with other countries also depends on the data source, how height and weight are obtained, and the methodology applied.
National context and objectives

Overweight and obesity are important public health concerns because of their association with an increased risk of non-communicable diseases. The available sources do not confirm a single, quantitatively defined target for Bosnia and Herzegovina specifying a percentage reduction in the obesity rate by a set deadline.
Indicator description

The indicator shows the share of the population aged 18 and over who are overweight or obese, based on body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated as body weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in metres. Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25 to less than 30 kg/m², while obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 kg/m² or above. The total share with a BMI of at least 25 kg/m² includes both categories.
Data source and methodology

The data source is Eurostat, dataset sdg_02_10. The indicator is based on data from the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) and EU Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC). The obesity rate is the proportion of people aged 18 and over with a BMI of at least 30 kg/m² among those for whom BMI can be calculated. Results are expressed as percentages.
Coverage and comparability

The data refer to the population aged 18 and over. Data availability depends on the survey and reference year. EHIS is conducted in multi-year cycles, while relevant BMI data may also be collected through EU-SILC. Comparisons across countries and years should take account of the data source, how height and weight are collected, and possible differences in coverage.
EU context and objectives

Overweight and obesity are important public health challenges in the European Union because of their association with non-communicable diseases. This indicator enables monitoring of the share of the adult population that is overweight or obese. It should not be interpreted as measuring progress towards a specific quantitative EU target for reducing obesity unless such a target is explicitly defined for this indicator.
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