10/07/2026
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Italy Has the Lowest Adult Obesity Rate in the EU 🇮🇹
According to new Eurostat data for 2025, just 7% of Italian adults are classified as obese. That is the lowest rate in the European Union and less than half the EU average of 16.3%.
Across the EU, 35.4% of adults fall into the pre-obese range, with another 16.3% considered obese, making Italy's figure one of the most notable health statistics in Europe.
Olive oil, fresh vegetables, legumes, pasta, and meals shared at the table are cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet and of everyday life in Italy.
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