Facts and statistics
Below are some useful statistics on disabled people. They can help you to understand a large proportion of our society, including demographics and impairment types.
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Found 39 facts and statistics.
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COVID-19 and impact on disabled people's ability to be active
Only 28 per cent of disabled people were feeling encouraged to return to activity after the pandemic, compared to 50 per cent of non-disabled people. For those who return, only half (53 per cent) said it was a positive experience.
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COVID-19 and the impact on disabled people's lives
72 per cent of disabled people were worried about the effect the pandemic was having on their lives.
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COVID-19 and impact on inactivity for disabled people
The pandemic has led to a 2.6 per cent increase in inactivity levels for disabled people (from 40.4 per cent in May 2019-20 to 42.4 per cent in November 2020-21).