Obesity levels among four- to five-year-olds in England have risen in the past year

Observed prevalence by academic year ending, %

16%

Covid-19

pandemic

14

12

10

9.6%

Up from 9.2%

in 2022-23

8

6

2008

2012

2016

2020

2024

16%

Covid-19

pandemic

14

12

10

9.6%

Up from 9.2%

in 2022-23

8

6

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

16%

Covid-19

pandemic

14

12

10

9.6%

Up from 9.2%

in 2022-23

8

6

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

16%

Covid-19

pandemic

14

12

10

9.6%

Up from 9.2%

in 2022-23

8

6

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

Guardian graphic. Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities