The self-reported overweight population in Brazil, expressed in units of men, stood at 38.8 in 2023, maintaining the same value from 2022. Actual figures show fluctuations with moderate year-on-year changes, notably decreasing in 2017 and 2019 but rebounding slightly post-2020. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was a slightly negative -0.15%, indicating marginal decline.
Forecasts from 2024 onwards show stability, maintaining at 38.8 until a slight increase in 2028. The five-year forecast CAGR is 0.05%, reflecting minimal growth.
Future trends to monitor include public health initiatives, changes in lifestyle patterns, and government policies impacting obesity rates. Adaptations in agricultural production and food supply chains influencing dietary habits may also be key factors affecting these trends.
