Data & Statistics for Physical Activity

Links

Adult Physical Inactivity Outside of Work

Differences in the U.S. prevalence of physical inactivity exist by race/ethnicity and location.

Dec. 20, 2023

Trends in Meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, 2008—2018

Percentage of U.S. adults and adolescents meeting the 2008 physical activity guidelines.

Apr. 10, 2024

Report: Adults 50 and Older Need More Physical Activity

Many older adults in the United States do not meet the recommendations for physical activity. 

Dec. 27, 2023

Health Equity Data

Data to help identify health inequities as communities work toward health equity.

Dec. 7, 2023

Data, Trends, and Maps
Interactive database with national and state-level data about Americans' health status and behaviors as well as environmental or policy supports.

Community-Based Survey of Healthy Eating and Active Living (CBS-HEAL)
CDC survey of U.S. municipalities to better understand community policies and practices that support healthy eating and active living.

Resources

PLACES: Local Data for Better Health
Model-based population analysis and community estimates for all U.S. counties, places (incorporated and census-designated places), census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs).

Healthy People 2030
National leading health indicators and core objectives related to physical activity.

Diagnosed Diabetes
National, state, and county data. Some data are available by age, gender, race-ethnicity, and education.

Diabetes and Obesity Maps
Age-adjusted prevalence of obesity and diagnosed diabetes among adults, by U.S. county.

Obesity Data and Statistics
Adult and childhood obesity in the United States.

Nutrition Data and Statistics
U.S. data on added sugars, water, and fruit and vegetable consumption.

Breastfeeding Data and Statistics
National and state information on breastfeeding rates and support.