U.S. youth reference data
Youth bullying and physical activity statistics.
Current national figures for parents, educators, writers, and community organizations. Each number links to its original public source.
Last updated October 20, 2026
A clear snapshot of youth safety and movement.
These statistics describe national survey findings, not individual children or any one school or activity. They are collected here as a practical reference, with dates and definitions kept close to each claim.
19%
were bullied at school
In 2023, 19% of U.S. high school students reported being bullied on school property during the prior year.
Source: CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023 ↗16%
were electronically bullied
In 2023, 16% of U.S. high school students reported electronic bullying through texting, social media, or other online channels during the prior year.
Source: CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023 ↗About 1 in 4
were active for 60 minutes daily
In 2023, about one in four U.S. high school students were physically active for at least 60 minutes every day.
Source: CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023 ↗About 1 in 6
met both activity recommendations
In 2023, about one in six U.S. high school students met federal recommendations for both aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activity.
Source: CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023 ↗19.2%
of ages 12–18 reported bullying
During the 2021–22 school year, 19.2% of U.S. students ages 12–18 reported being bullied during school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2021–22 ↗44.2%
had an adult notified
Among students ages 12–18 who reported being bullied during the 2021–22 school year, 44.2% said an adult was notified.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2021–22 ↗Putting the numbers in context
Data is a starting point for better conversations.
Bullying and activity surveys measure different age groups and use different questions. They should not be used to predict one child’s experience or to suggest that a single program prevents bullying. When a child is struggling, a trusted adult, school, health professional, or local support resource can help families decide what comes next.
Explore Bushin’s age-appropriate Bullyproof program →Sources and methodology
How to use this page.
This page uses the most recent national figures available in the named public sources when it was updated on October 20, 2026. The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey reports findings from U.S. high school students. The National Center for Education Statistics figures shown here cover students ages 12–18 in grades 6–12 during the 2021–22 school year.
- CDC, Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2013–2023
- CDC, Dietary, Physical Activity, and Sleep Behaviors: 2013–2023
- National Center for Education Statistics, School Crime Supplement: 2021–22
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Bushin Martial Arts. “Youth Bullying and Physical Activity Statistics.” Updated October 20, 2026. https://bushinmartialarts.com/youth-bullying-physical-activity-statistics