Manchester Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

Manchester has recovered to baseline levels for active (62.1%) but not recovered to pre-pandemic levels for both active and inactive (27.5%).

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Manchester Overview

Manchester has recovered to baseline levels for active (62.1%) and seen an decrease in the last 12 months for inactive (27.5%), but still not recovered to pre-pandemic levels for either.

Inactivity

The inactive proportion has seen a decrease in the last 12 months (-0.9%) and is below Greater Manchester levels (28.0%), but is still above baseline (+1.2%) and pre-pandemic levels (+2.3%).

Inactivity over time in Manchester

Differences across demographics

Prior to the pandemic (2018-19) inactivity was not reducing across most demographic groups like GM, except those aged 75+ or with a long-term health condition or disability.

In the last 12 months however, most demographic groups have seen a decrease in inactivity, except 16-34 years, student or other socio-economic status (NS SEC 9) and those from Black ethnic groups.

Inactivity by demographics over time in Manchester

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Published April 2024.