The percentage of self-reported overweight or obese men in Canada is projected to increase slightly each year from 61.2% in 2024 to 61.6% in 2028. This reflects a steady but marginal annual growth of 0.1 percentage points, indicative of a persistent upward trend. In 2023, the figure stood at 61.1%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is therefore around 0.08% per year.
Future trends to watch for:
- Monitor public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity rates and encouraging healthier lifestyles.
- Consider socio-economic factors and policies that could impact these trends, such as food taxes or subsidies on healthy foods.
- Analyze demographic changes, such as aging populations, that may influence self-reported obesity rates.
