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Australian Weight Loss Data & Statistics

Australian weight loss, obesity and nutrition data sourced from the ABS, AIHW and peer-reviewed research. Explore national trends or drill into state-level breakdowns.

65.8%
Adults overweight or obese: 8
States and territories: 587%
GLP-1 prescription growth

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National Medication Statistics Queensland New South Wales Victoria South Australia Western Australia Tasmania Northern Territory ACT

Adults overweight or obese, by state

% of adults

HighestOther statesNational 65.8%

National Overview

65.8%adults overweight or obese

Comprehensive look at obesity rates, diet quality, trending diets and projections across all of Australia.

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Weight Loss Medication Statistics

587%rise in GLP-1 prescriptions

587% increase in GLP-1 prescriptions since 2019. Global market size, efficacy comparisons, adherence rates, demographics and pipeline data.

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State & Territory Data

Explore obesity statistics, demographics and risk factors by state or territory.