Let’s put a spotlight on the systems—not people—that need to change.
1.3
billion
The number of people around the world that will be living with obesity in 2030.
$3.23
trillion
The estimated global economic impact of overweight and obesity in 2030.
115%
increase
Adult obesity is expected to increase by 115% between 2010 and 2030.
2 in 3
people
It is expected that 2 in 3 of us will be living with overweight or obesity by 2030.
1.6
million
Premature NCD deaths annually are due to overweight and obesity
For too long, responses to the obesity crisis have been focussed on individuals. It’s time we turn our attention to the systems that are failing us. Health systems, government systems, food systems, the media, and the environments we work and live in. All these systems are contributing to the increasing rates of obesity around the world.
We must work together to call for change to these systems, and people living with obesity must lead this call.
We must also recognise obesity as a complex, and chronic disease, and one that is also a driver of other diseases. Taking action on obesity is a critical step in reducing the global burden of other chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
We’re excited to share our flagship video for World Obesity Day 2025! This powerful film highlights our theme, Changing Systems, Healthier Lives, and showcases why we need to shift the focus from individuals to the failing systems driving the obesity crisis. Press play and get inspired! Together, we can transform health, food, and government systems to build a healthier future for everyone.
Help spread the message for World Obesity Day 2025!
Download ready-to-use social media graphics, factsheets, and toolkits to support the campaign. Access them here and join the movement to drive change. Share, post, and advocate for healthier systems!
On 4 March we launched the 2025 Atlas featuring:
Join us once again for Walk for WOD and help raise awareness about obesity and the need for systemic change. This initiative is all about community, movement, and advocacy—every step counts!
Whether you walk alone or with a group, what matters is taking part.
Events, activities and discussions about obesity are taking place worldwide. Find out what is happening near you on our interactive map. You can share your own events using the form below the map.
wod map
