R93 · Fitness and Sports · 5 regions

Share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity

Netherlands had the highest share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity in 2019, at 62%, ahead of Denmark (55%) and Malta (12%).

  • 62% Latest · Netherlands · 2019
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Verified 16 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period 2020

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Fig 1 · R93 · 5 regions Annual

Share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity by region

Latest value per region, 2019

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Share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity by regionShare of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity by region. 5 categories, highest is Netherlands at 62%. Bulgaria Malta European Union Denmark Netherlands 11% 12% 33.3% 55% 62%
Share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity by regionShare of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity by region. 5 categories, highest is Netherlands at 62%. Bulgaria Malta European Union Denmark Netherlands 11% 12% 33.3% 55% 62%
Share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity by regionShare of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity by region. 5 categories, highest is Netherlands at 62%. Bulgaria Malta European Union Denmark Netherlands 11% 12% 33.3% 55% 62%
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Share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity by region
Category Source Type Value
Netherlands Eurostat Actual 62%
Denmark Eurostat Actual 55%
European Union Eurostat Estimate 33.3%
Malta Eurostat Actual 12%
Bulgaria Eurostat Actual 11%
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Share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity: every record, grouped by region, newest first.
Period Value Source Type
Netherlands 1 record
2019 62% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2019
Denmark 1 record
2019 55% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2019
European Union 1 record
2019 33.3% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2019 estimate
Malta 1 record
2019 12% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2019
Bulgaria 1 record
2019 11% Eurostat · 31 Dec 2019

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Definition
Share of the population aged 15 and over that spent at least 150 minutes per week on aerobic physical activity.
Measure
One slice of Physical activity participation ( form: share, segment: aerobic ) . Share of the population engaging in regular physical activity. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sport participation - practicing sport and physical activity Eurostat — 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity?

Netherlands had the highest share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity in 2019, at 62%, ahead of Denmark (55%) and Malta (12%).

Which country has the highest share of population meeting 150 minutes of weekly aerobic physical activity?

Netherlands, at 62% in 2019. 4 countries published figures for that period.

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