From 2013 to 2023, Italy's self-reported overweight or obese population of women experienced fluctuations with values ranging between 36.3 and 39.6. Most notably, there was a peak in 2020 at 39.6 followed by a slight decrease and stabilization around 38.5 in 2023. Year-on-year variations highlighted periods of both notable increases and decreases with the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) showcasing moderate growth, peaking at 1.76% in 2020.
Future trends project a continued gradual increase from 2024 to 2028, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.15% and an overall growth rate of 0.78%. Factors to watch include lifestyle changes, public health initiatives, and the impact of socioeconomic conditions on health behaviors.
