Key Market Indicators
The prevalence of obesity in Egypt is set to reach 68.3 percent of the adult population by 2026, up from 66 percent in 2021. This growth has been steady since 1980, when the average yearly increase was 0.8 points. Egypt is currently ranked 25th in the world for obesity prevalence, behind the United Kingdom at 66 percent. The Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati are the top three countries on the list.
