Active respondents: 566; Inactive respondents: 456
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Dyrkede du normalt sport og motion FØR coronanedlukningen, og dyrker du sport og motion UNDER coronanedlukningen?"
Citation formats
Exercising habits before and after the coronavirus outbreak in Denmark 2020
As a consequence of the coronavirus outbreak, Danes have become less physically active. According to a survey from April 2020, ** percent of adult Danes who were exercising before the corona crisis quit all physical activities and sports during this period. On the other hand, ** percent continued staying active. In comparison, ** percent of the Danes, who did not exercise on a regular basis, started exercising in times of the corona pandemic.
In March 2020, Denmark officially shut down and the possibilities of exercising and doing sports became limited. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.
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