Between 2013 and 2023, the self-reported overweight or obese population in the Netherlands aged 15+ showed fluctuations. Starting at 45.6% in 2013, the value fluctuated year-on-year with minor increases and decreases. By 2023, the percentage stood at 49.2%.
Reviewing the year-on-year variations, significant increases were noted in 2014 (5.7%) and 2018 (2.54%). Other years saw smaller variations, with several under 1%. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) was modest at 0.29%.
Future trends indicate a slow but steady increase, with the forecasted overweight or obese population reaching 50.1% by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is expected to be 0.28%, suggesting a steady growth of 1.42% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of public health initiatives, changes in dietary and lifestyle habits, and demographic shifts which could affect these forecasts.
