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By 2026, Kuwait's overweight prevalence is projected to reach 76.8 percent of its adult population, a 0.3-point increase on average each year since 1980. In 2021, Kuwait was ranked 8th globally, with 75.2 percent of its adult population being overweight. The Federated States of Micronesia overtook Kuwait that year, while the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Kiribati took the 2nd, 3rd and 4th spots respectively.