Europe Is Getting Fatter: One in Six Adults Is Obese, Greece's Position in the Ranking
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THE BESTThe obesity rate among adults in Greece is 12.8%, compared to the European average of 16.3% – More than half of Europeans are overweight, according to Eurostat data
Overall, more than half of the EU population was overweight, either obese or pre-obese - What applies to Greece
Eurostat data shows an increase in obesity since 2019, with large discrepancies between member states. Eurostat data shows an increase in obesity since 2019, with large discrepancies between member states.
Greece Has One of the EU’s Lowest Obesity Rates
The figures put Greece 3.5 percentage points below the EU average, offering a relatively favorable picture in a region where obesity and excess weight remain significant public-health concerns.Greece ranks among the European Union countries with the lowest levels of obesity, with 12.8% of adults classified as obese in 2025, according to Eurostat figures released Thursday. The rate was well below the EU average of 16.3% and was the second lowest …
What the comparison with other European countries shows and what those responsible for the Agency comment.
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