Body mass index (on average and distribution of the population to groups in terms of body mass index (in percent)). Classification: years, Germany, age, sex, family status, body mass index

Family status	Body mass index
	Average	less than 18,5 kg/m²	18,5 to less than 25 kg/m²	25 to less than 30 kg/m²	30 kg/m² or more
total	26.0	2.0	45.3	35.9	16.8
Single	25.1	3.1	54.8	29.2	12.9
Married	26.4	1.5	41.4	39.3	17.8
Widowed	26.5	2.1	40.7	37.1	20.2
Divorced	26.5	1.8	41.6	36.6	20.1

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Year	2021	2021 2017 2013 2009 2005 2003 (May) 1999 (April)
Age	All age-groups starting from 18 years	All age-groups starting from 18 years 18 to less than 40 years 40 to less than 65 years 65 years and older
Sex	All sexes	All sexes Male Female

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Source(s)/Contact

• Microcensus - Health questions, Federal Statistical Office, Branch Bonn (more information on 
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Definition(s)

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Comment(s)

• The percentages refer to the population who answered the questions concerning body height and weight.
• Starting from 2013 family status: including the corresponding statuses in registered civil partnerships.
• Starting from 2005 annual average results are shown, until 2003 the results refer to the survey week, generally the last week in April without holidays.

Refresh period of data

• The table was extended by the year 2021 on 18 Jan 2024.
  Information for a new reporting period will be added as soon as it is available.

Links

• Information concerning Body mass index of the population, e.g. by age

The Federal Health Monitoring System 27. Apr 2024