The prevalence of overweight among male adults in Japan is forecasted to rise steadily from 2024 onward, starting at 36% and increasing to 37.6% by 2028. This marks a consistent year-on-year increase of approximately 0.4% annually. In terms of compound annual growth rate (CAGR), this amounts to a 0.4% rise per year over the forecasted five-year period from 2024 to 2028.
Trend variations to monitor include:
- Rising health consciousness and its possible influence on these projections.
- Government or private sector measures targeting obesity and their impact on these rates.
- Shifts in lifestyle, diet, or physical activity levels among the male population.
