Physical activity in the United Kingdom (UK)

Statistics report on physical activity levels in the United Kingdom (UK)

Physical activity in the United Kingdom (UK)

This report presents a range of statistics and facts about physical activity levels in the United Kingdom. Inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle have been described as the silent killer in the UK, leading to issues such as obesity and poor health. Efforts have been made to encourage individuals to be more active and participate in fitness programmes. The Department of Health has recommended that adults should do 150 minutes of physical activity every week and children should do 180 minutes every day.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Physical activity among adults in England 2016
  • Basic Statistic Physical activity levels in England 2016, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Physical activity levels of men in England 2016, by age
  • Premium Statistic Physical activity levels of women in England 2016, by age
  • Premium Statistic Physical activity level distribution among adults in England 2016, by age
  • Basic Statistic Physical activity levels in past week in Wales 2014, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Scotland: distribution of activity levels in adults 2019, by gender

Meeting physical activity guidelines

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  • Premium Statistic Meeting aerobic guidelines for activity in England 2016, by gender and region
  • Premium Statistic Meeting aerobic guidelines for activity in England 2016, by gender and deprivation
  • Premium Statistic Meeting physical activity recommendations in England 2016, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Meeting physical activity recommendations in England 1997-2016, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Meeting physical activity levels among adults in England 1997-2016, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Proportion meeting physical activity guidelines in Northern Ireland 2017, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Share of adults meeting activity guidelines in Scotland 2022, by gender and age
  • Basic Statistic Share of children meeting activity guidelines in Scotland 2022, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Share of children meeting activity guidelines in Scotland 2008-2016, by gender

Physical activity levels, by body mass index

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  • Basic Statistic Physical activity levels of children in England 2015, by gender and BMI
  • Basic Statistic Obese: physical activity per week in Northern Ireland 2013, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Overweight: physical activity per week in Northern Ireland 2013, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Physical activity: normal/underweight adults in Northern Ireland 2013, by gender

Sedentary activity

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  • Basic Statistic Sedentary time among individuals in England 2016, by BMI and gender
  • Basic Statistic Adults who are not physically active in Wales 2015, by socio-economic class
  • Basic Statistic Adults who are not physically active in Wales 2003-2015, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Sedentary time in Northern Ireland 2016/17
  • Basic Statistic Sedentary time of obese individuals in Northern Ireland 2013, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Sedentary time of overweight individuals in Northern Ireland 2013, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Sedentary time of individuals in Northern Ireland 2013, by gender

Time spent doing physical activity

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  • Basic Statistic Adults physically active for 150 minutes or more in Wales 2015
  • Basic Statistic Physical activity on 5 or more days a week in Wales 2003-2015, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Weekly amount of physical activity in Wales 2020, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Physical activity per week in Northern Ireland in 2016/17, by gender
  • Basic Statistic Share of children participating in sport in Scotland 1998-2021, by gender

Muscle strengthening guidelines

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  • Basic Statistic Share of adults meeting muscle guidance in Scotland 2016, by gender and age
  • Premium Statistic Share of adults meeting activity/muscle guidance in Scotland 2019, by gender and age
  • Premium Statistic Share of adults meeting activity and muscle guidelines in Scotland 2019, by gender
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