The prevalence of overweight adults in the United Arab Emirates has shown a gradual upward trend from 2013 to 2023, increasing from 66% to 71.1%. The year-on-year changes have typically ranged around 0.58% to 1.06%, indicating a consistent if moderate climb. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has averaged about 0.66%. From 2024 onwards, forecasts suggest this upward trend will continue, with the prevalence expected to reach 73.2% by 2028, showing a forecasted five-year CAGR of 0.44% and an overall growth rate of 2.23%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential interventions or public health campaigns aimed at reducing the prevalence of overweight individuals.
- Socio-economic factors impacting lifestyle changes that could alter the current trend.
- Technological advancements in health monitoring and intervention impacting obesity rates.