The global prevalence of overweight among children under 5 shows considerable variability by country. Libya has the highest rate at 29.1%, followed by Australia at 22.5%, while countries like Laos and Cambodia are much lower, with values around 4.2%. Some notable upward year-on-year trends included Cambodia with a 9.24% increase and Jordan with a 7.42% increase. Conversely, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina saw significant declines with decreases of 5.28% and 4.74%, respectively. Over the past five years, the data suggest a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and policy-driven factors influencing these trends.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increasing urbanization and changes in dietary patterns, especially in developing countries. The role of policy interventions and public health initiatives will be crucial in addressing these rising trends. Additionally, disparities between affluent and less affluent countries may widen, necessitating targeted strategies to tackle childhood overweight and obesity globally.
Top countries in Prevalence of overweight (modeled estimate,% of children under 5) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Libya | 29.1 | 2023 | +1.39% | +1.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 22.5 | 2023 | +3.21% | +3.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Tunisia | 19.6 | 2023 | +3.16% | +2.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Egypt | 19.4 | 2023 | +3.19% | +2.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Papua New Guinea | 16.2 | 2023 | +1.25% | +2.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Paraguay | 15 | 2023 | +2.74% | +2.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 14.3 | 2023 | -2.05% | -1.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Trinidad and Tobago | 13.9 | 2023 | 0% | +1.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 13.8 | 2023 | +1.47% | -1.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 13.2 | 2023 | -1.49% | -2.52% | View data |
