According to a survey, there seems to be a correlation between the exercising habits and the education level of people in Brazil. In 2023, Brazilian respondents who had at least 12 years of formal education constituted the largest group of adults who were regularly physical active in their free time.
Share of adults who were physically active in their free time in Brazil in 2023, by years of formal education
referring to adults who practiced moderate physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week or intense physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week in their free time
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
*Survey was carried out in the capital city of each of the 26 Brazilian states, plus the Federal District of Brasília.
More information about this study's methodology can be found in pages 18 to 30.
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