‍SUMMARY:

• On 22nd September, the European Commission unveiled its new Eurobarometer on Sport and Physical Activity, ahead of the European Week of Sport (see attached).
• The new data show some positive trend: the share of Europeans who never exercise or play sport has decreased from 45% in 2022 to 39% in 2026.
• Overall, more Europeans are regularly active, with 38% exercising several times a week (+6 percentage points)and 9% almost daily (+3 percentage points).

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A few other findings worth highlighting:

• Parks and outdoor spaces remain the most popular setting for physical activity, cited by 47% of respondents.
• The use of health and fitness facilities increased from 33% to 39%.
• Active commuting saw the largest increase, from 24% to 37%.
• The main motivation for being physically active is improving or maintaining physical health (44%), followed by relaxation (39%) and improving mental health (26%).

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The Eurobarometer also highlights differences in participation across socio-demographic groups, including by age, education and financial situation.

The full Eurobarometer report and results, including detailed data at Member State level, are available here: https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/3685