* Unweighted base: n (male)= 1,381 n (female)= 1,736
The survey provides the following information: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used indicator of body fat levels that is calculated from a person's height and weight. BMI is calculated by dividing weight (kilograms) by the square of height (metres). As part of the health survey, height and weight measurements are sought from individuals at participating households.
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Northern Ireland: Body mass index of individuals in 2020/21, by gender
This statistic displays the body mass index of individuals by gender and BMI category in Northern Ireland in the period from April 2019 to March 2020. At this period 43 percent of men and 33 percent of women were overweight.
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NISRA. (December 2, 2021). Body mass index (BMI) of individuals in Northern Ireland in 2020/2021, by gender and BMI category [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/368304/body-mass-index-by-gender-in-northern-ireland/
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