In 2023, the self-reported overweight or obese population in Italy stood at 46.8%. The forecast data for the years 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual increase: 46.9% in 2024, 47% in 2025, 47.1% in 2026, and 47.2% in 2027 and 2028. The year-on-year variation in percentage is minor, with an average annual increase (CAGR) of approximately 0.09%. Over the last two years, the increase was 0.21% from 2024 to 2026.
Future trends to watch for include policy changes aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles, public health initiatives, and shifts in dietary patterns that might slow down or accelerate this trend. Also, technological advancements in healthcare and fitness could play a significant role in altering this trajectory.
