Childhood Obesity Rates in the U.S. by Age Group (2021–2023)

This chart shows obesity prevalence among U.S. children and adolescents based on the latest CDC data (2021–2023). Obesity rates increase with age, with adolescents showing the highest prevalence. Overall, about 1 in 5 children in the U.S. are classified as obese, highlighting a persistent public health concern.

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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2021–2023).Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper