The overweight population of men in South Korea stood at 37.2% in 2023. The forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a steady increase in the percentage of overweight men, moving from 37.6% in 2024 to 38.3% in 2028. Year-on-year variations indicate a consistent growth rate of approximately 0.2% per year over the forecasted period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is around 0.27%.
Future trends to watch for include rising healthcare costs due to the increasing overweight population and potential government interventions aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. Monitoring changes in lifestyle patterns, such as dietary habits and physical activity levels, will be crucial in understanding and potentially mitigating this trend.
