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Prevalence of physical inactivity among adults
Global, 2022 to 2030
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2 records · 1 region · 2022–2030. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
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How this measure is built
- Definition
- Share of the adult population not meeting the recommended level of at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.
- Measure
- One slice of Physical inactivity ( form: share, segment: adults ) . Share of the population not meeting recommended physical activity guidelines. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical activity | WHO | — | 2 |
Other slices of physical inactivity
- Adults not meeting physical activity guidelines 1 adults
- Share of adults aged 18–64 not meeting physical activity guidelines 1 not meeting guidelines · adults 18 64
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest prevalence of physical inactivity among adults?
Global: 31% in 2022. WHO projects 35% for 2030.
Where does this data come from?
From 1 document published by WHO. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.
How often is it updated?
Annual. The newest published period is 2022; the next release should cover 2023. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.
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StatOrigin. (2026). Prevalence of physical inactivity among adults [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/indicators/prevalence-of-physical-inactivity-among-adults
"Prevalence of physical inactivity among adults." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/indicators/prevalence-of-physical-inactivity-among-adults. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "Prevalence of physical inactivity among adults." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 22, 2026. https://statorigin.org/indicators/prevalence-of-physical-inactivity-among-adults.
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