The data indicates that the obese population in Japan, measured as a percentage of the total population, stood at 4.9% in 2023. Forecasted figures suggest a gradual increase: 4.9% in 2024, 5% in both 2025 and 2026, 5.1% in 2027, and 5.2% in 2028. This represents a slight but consistent upward trend.
Year-on-year variations:
- 2024-2025: 2.04%
- 2025-2026: 0%
- 2026-2027: 2%
- 2027-2028: 1.96%
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecast period (2024-2028) is approximately 1.47%.
Future trends to watch for include potential public health initiatives by the government aimed at curbing obesity, changes in dietary habits, and the impact of urbanization and lifestyle on the population's weight trends. Monitoring these factors will be essential for more precise and actionable future projections.
