Press Release: Eurobarometer on sport reveals high levels of inactivity in the EU

According to the results of the latest Eurobarometer survey, released on the 24 March 2014 on sport and physical activity, 59% of European Union citizens never or seldom exercise or play sport, while 41% do so at least once a week.

European Commission: RAPID: MEMO/14/207: Eurobarometer on Sport and Physical Activity http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-207_en.pdf

European Commission: Public Opinion: Special Eurobarometer 412: Sport and physical activity http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives/ebs/ebs_412_en.pdf

ESO: Background information: Commission launches initiative to promote physical activity in Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/commission-launches-initiative-to-promote-physical-activity-in-europe/

EurActiv, 26.03.14: Swedes are the most physically active in the EU http://www.euractiv.com/sections/health-consumers/swedes-are-most-physically-active-eu-301146

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