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Summary of Global Levels of Physical Inactivity in Adults

Core Content

This report presents the latest global assessment of physical inactivity levels in adult populations, highlighting the progress and challenges in meeting the WHO 2030 target of a 15% relative reduction in insufficient physical activity. The findings are based on data from 507 surveys conducted between 2000 and 2023 in 163 WHO Member States and territories, covering 93% of the global population. The data are age-standardized and rounded to the nearest whole number, with estimates provided for 195 countries and territories.

Main Findings

01. 31% of adults are physically inactive

• Global Overview: In 2020, nearly one-third (31%) of adults globally were not meeting WHO physical activity recommendations, equating to 1.8 billion adults.
• Country Disparities: In 32 countries, physical inactivity levels exceeded 40%, and in 10 countries, over half of adults were inactive, missing the health benefits of physical activity.

02. Women are less active than men

• Global Gap: Women (34%) were more inactive than men (29%), a difference of 5 percentage points.
• Regional Variations: In 61 countries, the gap between women and men exceeded 10 percentage points. The highest rates of inactivity among women were observed in the Eastern Mediterranean (48%), South-East Asia (45%), and Americas (41%) regions, while the lowest were in the African Region (20%).

03. Physical inactivity increases with age

• Age Trends: Physical inactivity increases with age, with a sharp rise after 60 years for both men and women.
• Gender Differences: Among women, inactivity levels were relatively flat or slightly decreased before 60, then sharply increased. For men, the rise was more gradual but steep after 60.

04. Regional variations in physical inactivity

• WHO Regions: The highest levels of physical inactivity were in the Eastern Mediterranean (40%) and South-East Asia (40%) regions, while the lowest were in the Western Pacific (28%), European (25%), and African (16%) regions.
• Country Groupings: "High-income Asia" (Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore) had the highest inactivity rate at 48%, followed by South Asia (45%). The lowest were in Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa.

05. Physical inactivity is rising globally

• Global Trend: Between 2010 (26%) and 2022 (31%), the global prevalence of physical inactivity increased by 5 percentage points.
• Projection: If current trends continue, physical inactivity is projected to rise to 35% by 2030, missing the 15% reduction target.
• Country Progress: Nearly half of the countries showed a declining trend in physical inactivity, and 22 countries are on track to meet the 2030 target. However, only the African Region is projected to meet the target with a lower level of certainty.

Key Policy Actions

1. Strengthen cross-government prioritization
   Develop and implement policies across key sectors to promote physical activity through active transport and activity-friendly environments.

2. Align resources and vision
   Ensure policy commitments are supported by adequate human and financial resources and monitored transparently.

3. Build a stronger workforce
   Support and train professionals in health, education, urban planning, and recreation to implement effective physical activity policies.

4. Focus on women and older adults
   Address disparities by creating accessible opportunities and overcoming barriers to physical activity for these groups.

5. Implement community-wide communication campaigns
   Launch campaigns to shift societal norms and encourage physical activity in enjoyable ways.

6. Encourage employer support and promote active workplaces
   Implement workplace policies that support regular physical activity for employees.

Further Resources

• Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA): Provides 20 policy actions to reduce physical inactivity and is endorsed by all WHO Member States.
• WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour: Offers recommendations for all ages, including those with chronic conditions or disabilities.
• ACTIVE Toolkit: A technical package for increasing physical activity, outlining four policy action areas aligned with GAPPA objectives.
• Promoting Physical Activity through Primary Health Care: A toolkit to integrate physical activity assessment and counseling into primary health care.
• Promoting Physical Activity for Older People: A toolkit for enabling older adults to be physically active regardless of their living conditions or capacities.
• Be he@lthy, be mobile: A handbook for implementing mobile health interventions to promote walking and physical activity.
• WHO Health Economic Assessment Tool (HEAT): An online tool to assess the health and economic impacts of increased walking and cycling, adapted for low- and middle-income countries.
• Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022: The first global stocktake of GAPPA implementation, including insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Country-Level Data

Country-level data on physical inactivity can be accessed through the WHO data portal: https://www.who.int/data/gho

References

1. Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2020.
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5. United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. World Population Prospects 2022.
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Acknowledgements

This report was prepared by Fiona Bull and Juana Willumsen, with support from Gretchen Stevens and Tessa Strain. WHO acknowledges support from the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.

Contact Information

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