In 2023, the prevalence of overweight children under 5 in China was recorded at approximately 9.2%. From 2024, a consistent increase is forecasted, rising from 9.5% in 2024 to 10.6% by 2028. Year-on-year, this indicates a steady increase of about 0.3 to 0.5 percentage points annually with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 3.5% over five years.

Future trends to watch for:

Increasing urbanization and lifestyle changes potentially continuing to drive higher prevalence rates.
Government and health policy interventions aimed at reducing childhood obesity may impact these trends.
Societal shifts towards healthier eating habits and physical activity could mitigate the forecasted rise.