Enjoyment
Level of enjoyment of sport and physical activity.
In 2024/25, the proportion of Australians who like or love exercising and being physically active rose significantly, reaching a record high of 56%. People generally enjoy general exercise and activity more than watching sport or taking part in competitive sport.
How much do you enjoy… (% I like it + I love it)
Exercising and being physically active generally - 56% - 2023/24: 53% - 2022/23: 54% - 2021/22: 55% - 2020/21: 53% - 2019/20: 52%
Watching or reading about competitive sports - 42% - 2023/24: 42% - 2022/23: 42% - 2021/22: 40% - 2020/21: 41% - 2019/20: 40%
Participating in competitive sport - 28% - 2023/24: 28% - 2022/23: 30% - 2021/22: 29% - 2020/21: 28% - 2019/20: 27%
