Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
During August 2021–August 2023, the prevalence of obesity in adults was 40.3%, with no significant differences between men and women. Obesity prevalence was higher in adults ages 40–59 than in ages 20–39 and 60 and older.
The prevalence of obesity was lower in adults with a bachelor’s degree or more than in adults with less education.
The prevalence of severe obesity in adults was 9.4% and was higher in women than men for each age group.
From 2013–2014 through August 2021–August 2023, the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity did not change significantly, while severe obesity prevalence increased from 7.7% to 9.7%.