Average Duration of Exercise by Indonesian Residents in 2024

According to data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), of the Indonesian population aged five years and over, 37.16% engaged in sports in the last week when surveyed in 2024.

This percentage increased compared to the 2021 survey, which at that time was only 27.14%.

BPS also noted that, of the population aged five years and over who exercised, the majority did so for 31-60 minutes per week.

Here is a breakdown of the weekly duration of exercise for the Indonesian population based on the 2024 BPS survey, ordered from the highest proportion:

* 31-60 minutes: 39.55%

* ≤ 30 minutes: 24.53%

* 91-149 minutes: 13.67%

* ≥ 150 minutes: 13.31%

* 61-90 minutes: 8.94%

The Ministry of Health recommends that people engage in light-intensity physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week.

BPS also found various types of sports commonly practiced by the Indonesian population, with gymnastics being the most popular.

Here are the types of sports frequently practiced by the Indonesian population throughout 2024, ordered from the highest proportion:

* Gymnastics: 36.04%

* Running/walking: 33.75%

* Football/futsal: 12.37%

* Volleyball: 5.43%

* Badminton: 3.27%

* Others: 9.13%

The "others" category in this data includes jumping/throwing activities, table tennis, basketball, swimming, martial arts, cycling, and others.