Obesity prevalence among adults in the U.S. by gender and education 2021-2023

Obesity prevalence among U.S. adults from 2021 to 2023, by gender and education level

CharacteristicHigh school diploma or lessSome collegeBachelor's degree or more
All 44.6% 45% 31.6%
Men 43.3% 43% 31.1%
Women 46% 46.9% 31.9%
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Release date

September 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

August 2021 to August 2023

Age group

20 years and older

Supplementary notes

Notes from the source: "The category of high school diploma or less includes GED."


Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2.

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