Children's football participation rate in England 2017-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Sep 24, 2024

In 2022-23, a little over 40 percent of children in England participated in football. This represented an increase on the previous academic year, which had a participation rate of 38.5 percent. 

Share of children participating in football in England from 2017-18 to 2022-23

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Release date

December 2023

Region

United Kingdom (England)

Survey time period

2017-18 to 2022-23 (academic years)

Number of respondents

122,347 respondents

Age group

5-16 years

Special properties

all respondents had taken part in football within the previous week

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

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