The Laziest Countries in the World ...

By Neecey • Jul 1, 2015 • MD

The highly respected medical journal, The Lancet, published a report following a study into the laziest countries in the world. Health is a major issue all over the world – some of it due to limiting socio-economic factors, some due to lifestyle choices. It is recommended that we should do at least 2.5 hours of moderate exercise every week. It seems many people are not achieving that. Here are, according to the aforementioned study, the Laziest Countries in the World.
The percentage represents how much of the adult population is inactive

1. Malta - 71.9%

Malta - 71.9%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

2. Swaziland – 69.0%

Swaziland – 69.0%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

3. Saudi Arabia – 68.8%

Saudi Arabia – 68.8%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

4. Serbia – 68.3%

Serbia – 68.3%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

Sunshine and blue skies bring positivity and joy and it's important for every woman to take full advantage of it. Even when stuck indoors, it's still possible to enjoy some good vibes. Check out these unique tips on how to make the most of the weather right at your home. Let's celebrate every beautiful day, no matter where we are.

5. Argentina – 68.3%

Argentina – 68.3%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

6. Micronesia – 66.3%

Micronesia – 66.3%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

7. Kuwait – 64.5%

Kuwait – 64.5%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

8. United Kingdom – 63.3%

United Kingdom – 63.3%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

9. United Arab Emirates – 62.5%

United Arab Emirates – 62.5%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

10. Malaysia – 61.4%

Malaysia – 61.4%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

11. Japan – 60.2%

Japan – 60.2%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

12. Dominican Republic – 60.0%

Dominican Republic – 60.0%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

13. Namibia – 58.5%

Namibia – 58.5%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

14. Iraq – 58.4%

Iraq – 58.4%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

15. Turkey – 56.0%

Turkey – 56.0%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

16. Cyprus – 55.4%

Cyprus – 55.4%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

17. Italy – 54.7%

Italy – 54.7%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

18. Ireland – 53.2%

Ireland – 53.2%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

19. South Africa – 52.4%

South Africa – 52.4%

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

20. Bhutan – 52.3%

Bhutan – 52.3% I think it’s an interesting list. Is your home country on here? Do you buck the inactive trend?

Resource
thelancet.com

Addendum
3 years ago, at the time of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, The Lancet launched a series on the worldwide pandemic of physical inactivity.1 The Series showed that a third of adults and 80% of adolescents around the world do not reach recommended levels for daily physical activity (30 min and 60 min of physical activity of moderate-to-vigorous intensity per day for adults and adolescents, respectively).2 Physical inactivity was shown to be responsible for 5·3 million deaths per year worldwide.

They studied 122 countries to develop the results stated above.

Feedback Junction

Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

  • Maebh

    2015-07-02T10:00:54.597Z

    I'm really surprised Ireland is on here
  • peony

    2015-07-02T00:18:24.931Z

    I am from the UK and the amount of unfit obese people I have seen is sad. However there are hoof mount of healthy people but there is a lot of obese people milling about which is really depressing. It is also the lifestyle many people finish work late and the last place they want to do is visit the gym. Some people don't even want to walk either. So yes but hopefully things will change .
  • Nada

    2015-07-02T22:08:26.500Z

    On what basis? Very weird
  • Emma

    2015-07-02T14:32:25.802Z

    I think Lazy is the wrong word. A big reason for not getting enough exercise is working too hard.
  • Sabrina

    2015-07-02T00:32:24.045Z

    I'm surprised the U.S.A. Isn't on this list
  • Madmaddz

    2015-07-02T04:32:25.926Z

    Love the pic, looks like a place I want to be
  • Megan

    2015-07-02T00:46:35.818Z

    I disagree with Japan, that is the leading country in Research & Development. Beautiful photos, though.
  • Shannon

    2015-07-02T01:22:29.949Z

    Ireland here 👋
  • Vanilla1401

    2015-07-05T01:32:47.876Z

    I would suggest changing the headline to "the least physical active countries in the world" that way it is less insulting and misleading!
  • Daniella

    2015-07-02T02:09:53.822Z

    Where's U.S.A? Don't insult other places before we take a look at ourselves
Commenting as

Keep exploring

Search AllWomenStalk for your next read.

Add allwomenstalk.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.
Allwomenstalk app icon

Don't Miss the Latest Version

Get the latest stories, save favorites, and share with friends — all in one place.

New Earn badges & level up while you read

Create your profile. Earn badges. Level up your reading.

Join Allwomenstalk to track your streaks, collect badges, and earn XP for the things you already do—reading, sharing, and taking quizzes.

  • 🔥
    Daily streaks with gentle boosts for 3, 7, and 30 days.
  • 🏅
    Collect badges like Reader I–III, Socialite, and Quiz Ace.
  • ⚡️
    Earn XP for reads, deep reads, likes, comments, and shares.

It’s free. Takes 30 seconds. Already have an account? Sign in.

10,000+ badges earned last month

Level

3

Streak

7 🔥

XP420 / 700

Badges

🔥 On a Roll
📖 Reader I
📣 Socialite

Trending products

Other Cool Reads

Related Topics

good town mystery the futuro house covington photos natural wonders in the us banana tunnel nut places uniquely designed buildings does thigh tattoos hurt instagrammed jacob's ladder scenic byway photos best town to live in the us
Featured article image