Projected adult obesity in Scotland Scotland continues to face one of the highest rates of adult excess weight in Europe, with around two thirds of adults currently living with overweight or obesity. New modelling using 2003–2019 Scottish Health Survey data projects a substantial rise in the absolute number of adults with excess weight by 2040, unless meaningful preventative action is taken. foodstandards.gov.scot 4 By 2040, projections indicate: • 3.2 million adults in Scotland will be living with overweight, including • 1.5 million adults living with obesity. • The rise is more pronounced for obesity, with an estimated 32,000 additional male and 133,000 additional female obesity cases compared with 2019.