In 2023, the prevalence of overweight among women in Vietnam stood at 23.3% of the female adults. This marks a consistent upward trend since 2013 when the value was 18.7%. Over the years, the year-on-year increase has slightly decelerated from 3.31% in 2013 to 1.75% in 2023.
Future forecasts predict continued growth, reaching 25.1% by 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years leading up to 2023 averaged 1.81%, suggesting a moderate but steady increase. The forecasted growth rate over the next five years is projected at 1.15% annually, indicating a potential stabilization in the upward trend.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity rates.
- Socio-economic factors that may influence lifestyle changes.
- Developments in healthcare and nutritional awareness that could alter the trajectory of overweight prevalence among women in the country.
