Participation trends in England

Overview

Sport England's Active Lives figures for adults and young people, and the trends in participation by sex, socio-economic group, ethnicity, age, disability and activity.

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1. 1

   According to Sport England's Active Lives Adult Survey for November 2024 to November 2025, what proportion of adults in England are active?

   Model answer

   The survey found that 64.6% of adults, about 30.9 million people, did at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week. About a quarter of adults (24.7%) were inactive, doing less than 30 minutes a week.

2. 2

   What is the long-term trend in adult activity levels in England shown by Sport England's Active Lives surveys?

   Model answer

   Adult activity levels have risen steadily since the survey began in 2015-16, despite a fall during the Covid-19 pandemic. The 2024-25 survey counted 3.3 million more active adults than when the survey began.

3. 3

   How did activity levels differ between men and women in Sport England's Active Lives Adult Survey for 2024-25?

   Model answer

   Men (67.3%) were more likely to be active than women (62.2%). Activity has grown among both men and women, but the gender gap has been hard to close.

4. 4

   How did activity levels differ by socio-economic group in Sport England's Active Lives Adult Survey for 2024-25?

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   Only 53.8% of the least affluent adults were active, compared with 73.2% of the most affluent. The gap between the most and least deprived areas has widened over time.

5. 5

   How did activity levels differ by ethnicity in Sport England's Active Lives Adult Survey for 2024-25?

   Model answer

   Black adults (57.2%) and Asian adults (56.3%) were less likely to be active than White adults.

6. 6

   Which groups of adults in England were least likely to be active in Sport England's Active Lives Adult Survey for 2024-25?

   Model answer

   Adults aged 75 and over were among the least active, with only 44.3% active. Fewer than half of disabled people and people with long-term health conditions were active.

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