Key Market Indicators
By 2026, it is projected that Panama's overweight prevalence will reach 63.6 percent of the adult population. This is an increase of 0.6 percentage points each year since 1980. In 2021, Panama was ranked 51st in the world for overweight prevalence, with 61.3 percent of the adult population. France overtook Panama in rankings, taking the 51st spot. The Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati took 2nd, 3rd and 4th place, respectively.
