The graph illustrates the percentages of adults, based on age and gender, who do not engage in any physical activity in Australia in 2024.
Overall, it is clear that women experienced the highest percentage of inactivity, while men had the lowest. The data shows a noticeable increase in inactivity as age groups rise.
In the 18-24 age group, 20% of men and 30% of women reported no physical activity. Over the next few decades, the percentage of inactive individuals steadily increased, reaching 60% for women and 50% for men in the 65+ age group. In contrast, the percentage of inactivity was the lowest in the youngest age group for both genders.
Meanwhile, the inactivity rate for women remained consistently higher than for men across all age groups. Notably, there was a dramatic rise in inactivity for both genders from the 18-24 age group to the 65+ age group.
In conclusion, the graph highlights a significant increase in inactivity with age, particularly among women.
