The graph illustrates the proportion of adults based on age and gender who do not engage in any physical activity in Australia.
In the younger age groups, a noticeable difference is observed between genders. Among those aged 15-24, around 15% of males are inactive compared to approximately 17% of females. This trend continues in the 25-34 group, where both genders see an increase, with females still slightly more inactive (about 20%) than males (18%).The percentage of inactivity continues to rise in the 35-44 and 45-54 age groups. In these categories, the gap narrows slightly. For instance, in the 45-54 group, roughly 33% of males and 30% of females report doing no physical activity, showing a reversal where males surpass females in inactivity.
In the 55-64 age group, male inactivity peaks at about 45%, while for females it is slightly lower, at 42%. However, from the 65-74 group onward, the trend flips again, with female inactivity rising more sharply. Around 32% of males are inactive compared to 37% of females in this group.Among those aged 75 and older, the gender gap is most pronounced, with approximately 47% of males and over 55% of females reporting no physical activity — the highest percentages in the entire graph.