US Overweight and Obesity Statistics: 2018 Data

As of 2018, approximately 71.6% of US adults (about 173.7 million people) were overweight or obese. Prevalence increased with age:

• 68% of adults aged 20–39
• 76.8% of adults aged 60 and older

These figures underscore the ongoing public health challenge of excess weight and its associated chronic disease risks.