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The prevalence of overweight adults in Laos is expected to rise from 28.2% in 2021 to around 31% by 2026. This marks an increase of 1.4% points per year from 1980. Laos currently ranks 161st out of the 195 countries and regions monitored. The Central African Republic has overtaken Laos, with a prevalence of 28.2%. The Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati rank at 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
