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Physical activity policies for activie societies in South Africa

South Africa: Physical activity policies for activie societies was 10 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
10
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
83rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
100
in 2019
All-time low
-100
in 2015
Years of data
5
2015–2023

Physical activity policies for activie societies in South Africa, 2015–2023

-100-500501002015201920232015: -1002017: 102019: 1002021: 102023: 10

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for physical activity policies for activie societies in South Africa is 10, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 110.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, physical activity policies for activie societies in South Africa peaked at 100 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -100, in 2015.

That places South Africa 83rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Physical activity policies for activie societies in South Africa, year by year

Year Value Change
2015 -100 —
2017 10 -110.0%
2019 100 +900.0%
2021 10 -90.0%
2023 10 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.33 -100 100 3
2020s 10 10 10 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is physical activity policies for activie societies in South Africa?
Physical activity policies for activie societies in South Africa was 10 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest physical activity policies for activie societies recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 100 in 2019.
What is the lowest physical activity policies for activie societies recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -100 in 2015.
How does South Africa rank for physical activity policies for activie societies?
South Africa ranks 83rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is physical activity policies for activie societies rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 110.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Physical activity policies for activie societies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Physical activity policies for activie societies
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
195 places, 975 data points, 2015–2023
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