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Japan's Jogging Population Plummets by 3 Million

10/10/2025

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The Sasakawa Sports Foundation reports Japan's jogging population fell by 3 million (2020–2024).
7.4% of adults 20+ jog at least once a year, 7.58 million, down 2.8 from 2020.
Men's 11.4%; women's 3.3% the lowest since 1998; women's 20s rate is one-third of 2020.
The survey sampled 3,000 adults in June–July 2024; experts cite smartphones and social media as factors.

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The Sasakawa Sports Foundation reports Japan's jogging population fell by 3 million (2020–2024).
7.4% of adults 20+ jog at least once a year, 7.58 million, down 2.8 from 2020.
Men's 11.4%; women's 3.3% the lowest since 1998; women's 20s rate is one-third of 2020.
The survey sampled 3,000 adults in June–July 2024; experts cite smartphones and social media as factors.