As of 2023, the self-reported overweight or obese population of men in South Korea stood at 41.5%. The forecasted data for the upcoming years indicates an upward trend: 42.2% in 2024, 42.9% in 2025, 43.6% in 2026, 44.2% in 2027, and reaching 44.9% in 2028. The year-on-year percentage variations between 2023 and 2024 are approximately 1.69%, between 2024 and 2025 at 1.66%, between 2025 and 2026 at 1.63%, between 2026 and 2027 at 1.38%, and between 2027 and 2028 at 1.58%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 is around 1.55% per year.
Future trends to watch for include increasing public health awareness and government initiatives to curb obesity rates. Additionally, market dynamics such as the rising availability of healthier food options and fitness programs may influence these projections. Monitoring socio-economic factors and lifestyle changes will also be essential for accurately forecasting these trends in the future.
