Thursday, October 23, 2025
Saudi Arabia Sees Rise in Physical Activity with Vision 2030 Goals in Motion
About 59.1% of Saudi Arabia’s population aged 18 and older do at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week, according to the 2025 Physical Activity Statistics released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on Thursday.
The report showed that males were more active, with 66.5% participating in regular exercise, compared to 43.1% of females. Read: Saudi Arabia arrests multiple government employees in major corruption crackdown
The 71.2% level of physical activity recorded by the 18–29 age group was the highest, while only 3.5% of individuals aged 80 and older engaged in regular physical activity.
Walking and cycling were the most prevalent forms of physical activity, as reported by 57.1% of active individuals. Work-related physical activity came next at 43.9%, and non-work-related activities were the least common at 37.8%.
In terms of sedentary behavior, 34.6% of children and adolescents spend one to two hours daily on activities like watching TV or using electronic devices, excluding school-related screen time.
The GASTAT data is self-reported by individuals or their caregivers and is derived from the National Health Survey, the 2025 Women and Child Health Survey, and other GASTAT population data. Recommend: 4 new online services launched in Absher platform
Leadership Support and Vision 2030 Goals
Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, said that with the support of wise leadership and the vision of His Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect him –, Saudi Arabia continues to move forward toward achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Prince Al-Faisal added on his X (Twitter) account:
“The rate of physical activity reaching 59.1% reflects growing awareness of the importance of sports and its role in enhancing the quality of life.”
The General Authority for Statistics confirmed the increase in the percentage of people practicing physical activity in Saudi Arabia, which rose to 59.1% in 2025. Most Viewed: Fine for canceling final exit visa in Saudi Arabia
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