Data & Statistics

Interactive database with physical activity category and indicators.

Adult Physical Inactivity Prevalence Maps

State maps use combined data from 2015 through 2018 and show noticeable differences in the prevalence of physical inactivity by race/ethnicity.

Adult Physical Inactivity Prevalence Maps

State maps use combined data from 2015 through 2018 and show noticeable differences in the prevalence of physical inactivity by race/ethnicity.

Progress and New Directions in Physical Activity Surveillance

A 2021 report shows that US adults are more physically active than they were 20 years ago. Yet differences exist among some racial groups, across income levels, and among people with chronic health conditions. The report includes 11 papers, a commentary, and a summary.

Progress and New Directions in Physical Activity Surveillance

Trends in Meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, 2008—2018

Percentage of US adults and adolescents meeting 2008 physical activity guidelines.

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Trends in Meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, 2008—2018

Percentage of US adults and adolescents meeting 2008 physical activity guidelines.

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State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2014

Physical activity behaviors and policy and environmental supports.

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State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2014

Physical activity behaviors and policy and environmental supports.

[PDF - 3 MB]

Surveillance Systems

Compare six US surveillance systems used to track physical activity behaviors and better understand physical activity assessment.

Surveillance Systems

Compare six US surveillance systems used to track physical activity behaviors and better understand physical activity assessment.

Health Equity Data

Data available by location and various social determinants of health for chronic diseases, minority populations, physical activity, and diagnosed diabetes.

Surveillance Systems

Compare six US surveillance systems used to track physical activity behaviors and better understand physical activity assessment.

Additional Resources

PLACES: Local Data for Better Health
Model-based population-level analysis and community estimates to all counties, places (incorporated and census designated places), census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) across the United States.
Healthy People 2030
National leading health indicators and core objectives related to physical activity.
Adults Need More Physical Activity
A study with data from 2014 showed that among US adults 50 years old and greater, 28% were physically inactive. Inactivity was 30% higher among those with a chronic disease. Hispanics, non-Hispanic Blacks, and adults with lower education levels were more likely to be inactive.
Adults Engaging In No Leisure-Time Physical Activity external icon
Age adjusted data available by sex, race/ethnicity, age group, educational attainment, family income, and more.
Diagnosed Diabetes
National, state, and county data. Some data are available by age, gender, race-ethnicity, and education.
Diabetes and Obesity Maps
Age-adjusted prevalence of obesity and diagnosed diabetes among adults, by US county (2004, 2010, 2016). Available as Power Point or PDF.
Obesity Data and Statistics
Adult and childhood obesity in the United States.
Nutrition Data and Statistics
US data on added sugars, water, and fruit and vegetable consumption.
Breastfeeding Data and Statistics
National and state information on breastfeeding rates and support.

Connect with Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

Page last reviewed: November 10, 2021

Content source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion