In 2023, the prevalence of obesity among persons aged 15 and older in Italy stood at 9.8%. This marks a slight decline compared to previous years, notably from 10.3% in 2013. The year-on-year variation for the last two years has shown a slight decrease of approximately -1.01%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was negligible, averaging around -0.2%, indicating relatively stable figures with minor fluctuations. Forecasts suggest the prevalence will remain steady at 9.8% through to 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential shifts in obesity prevalence due to public health initiatives.
Impact of social and economic changes on lifestyle and obesity rates.
Technological advancements in health monitoring and personalized healthcare impacting obesity rates.