Daily Step Count
Total steps walked per day
ActivityCategory
Quartile medians in 15 cohorts: 3,553 / 5,801 / 7,842 / 10,901 stepsReference
8,000-10,000 steps under 60; 6,000-8,000 at 60+Sourced reference
Why Daily Step Count matters
Simple measure of physical activity. Higher step counts associated with reduced mortality and chronic disease risk.
Reference Range
Quartile medians in 15 cohorts: 3,553 / 5,801 / 7,842 / 10,901 steps
Sourced reference
8,000-10,000 steps under 60; 6,000-8,000 at 60+
Targets by source
Each position below is attributed and linked to the document that states it. Several are population percentiles or averages rather than targets; the note says which. How we verify ranges.
- 8,000-10,000 steps (under 60); 6,000-8,000 (60 and over)Steps for Health Collaborative meta-analysis of 15 cohorts (Paluch 2022, Lancet Public Health)Mortality risk fell with more steps up to these levels, then leveled off. Top-quartile median was 10,901 steps; HR 0.47 vs the lowest quartile.
Devices that measure this
Track Your Activity
Monitor Daily Step Count with wearables and health tracking devices
Health Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized health recommendations.
Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Oct 1, 2025