The analysis of the overweight or obese population (self-reported) in the Netherlands indicates a slight upward trend over the years. In 2023, the value stood at 51.6 units. The year-on-year variation for 2023 was 0.39%, while over the past two years, it averaged 0.68%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 0.078%. Looking forward, forecast data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a continued gradual increase, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.31% and a forecasted growth of 1.54% over the same period.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of public health initiatives aiming to reduce obesity rates, changes in lifestyle and dietary patterns, and the influence of economic factors on access to healthy food and exercise opportunities.
