The chart illustrates the 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, although 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 increases to over 20% and reaches 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, the percentage of physical inactivity in the 15-24 age group ranged from approximately 10% to 20%. This rate saw a slight increase of around 5%-8%. In the 35-44 age group, it rose more significantly to over 30%, and in the 45-54 age category, it reached more than 50%. Physical inactivity peaks in the 55-64 age group, exceeding 40%, before declining to 20%-30% among those aged 65-74. It then saw another sharp increase in the 75-plus age category
However, the 75+ age group has the maximum number of men doing no physical activity.