Physically inactive adults

This data shows the percentage of adults who are physically inactive in Buckinghamshire, the South East and England.

Uploaded by: Buckinghamshire Council
Date Uploaded: June 1, 2022
Category: Data, Health & Wellbeing
Source: Active Lives, Sport England, 2021 [Accessed via OHID, Fingertips, 2022]

Physical inactivity is defined as engaging in less than 30 minutes of physical activity per week. In 2020/21 17.2% of adults in Buckinghamshire were physically inactive which was significantly lower than England (23.4%) and similar to the South East (20.2%).

There is variation in rates of inactivity across Buckinghamshire, with higher rates in the more disadvantaged communities. The Council have developed an interactive ‘Community Board Dashboard’ which shows rates at a local level.

Physically inactive adults

Less than 30 minutes per week

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