Share of adults that regularly participate in sport in Ireland in 2019, by age

Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 9, 2022
This statistic presents the share of adults that are regularly involved in sport in the Republic of Ireland in 2019, categorised into two age groups, 55 and over, and under 35. These two age categories were chosent to exhibit the age gradient that exists within sports participation in the Republic of Ireland, with only 29 percent of respondents over the age of 55 indicating regular participation in sport, compared to 63 percent of those under the age of 35.

Share of adults that regularly participate in sport in the Republic of Ireland in 2019, by age group

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Statistic: Share of adults that regularly participate in sport in the Republic of Ireland in 2019, by age group

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Release date

November 2019

Region

Ireland

Survey time period

January and June 2019

Number of respondents

4,255 respondents

Age group

16 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

The Irish Sports Monitor provides information on active participation in sport and physical activity, club membership, volunteering and attendance at sporting events among a representative sample of adults (aged 16+) in the Republic of Ireland. The data has been weighted by age, gender, region, working status and education to reflect the profile of the Irish population.

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