Data & Statistics

Interactive database with physical activity category and indicators.

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

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

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

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

Physical activity behaviors and policy and environmental supports.

Physical activity behaviors and policy and environmental supports.

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

Compare five 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.
CDC Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity – Legislation
Policy data for 50 US states and the District of Colombia from 2001 to 2017 related to state legislation and regulations on nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in settings such as early care and education centers, restaurants, schools, and workplaces.
Healthy People 2030
National leading health indicators and core objectives related to physical activity.
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.

Page last reviewed: May 12, 2021