The chart illustrates proportions of Australian adults, categorized by age and gender, who abstain from physical activity. Overall, the number of women who do not engage in physical activity increased similarly to that of men, despite the fact that the total number of females exceeded that of males.
Turning to details, physical inactivity among women fluctuates up to 20% in the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups. From 35 to 44, it increased to over 20% and reached nearly 30%. In the 54-74 age group, it fluctuates between 20% and 40%. After a slight decrease in this range, there is a massive increase, with inactivity levels surpassing 50% in women aged 75 and older.
Among men aged 15 to 24, the percentage of physical inactivity ranged from approximately 10% to 20%. This rate saw a slight increase of around 5%-8%. In the 35-44 age group, it then rose more significantly to over 30%, and in the 45-54 age category, it reached more than 50%. Abstention from physical activity peaks in the 55-64 age group, exceeding 40%. It then declined to 20%-30% among those aged 65-74 before exceeding another sharp increase in the 75-plus age category
However, the 75+ age group has the maximum number of males doing no physical activity