Most Obese States 2025. Globally, people's economic outlook remains relatively unchanged on most measures for 2025. Recently released data from the cdc shows 23 states have an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%, compared with 22 states in 2022 and 19 states in 2021.
The states with the highest obesity rates are primarily concentrated in the southern regions of the united states, with west virginia (41%), louisiana (40.1%), and oklahoma (40%) leading the country. Recently released data from the centers for disease control and prevention shows 22 states have an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%, compared to 19 states in.