Children's basketball participation rate in England 2017-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, May 27, 2025

In 2023-24, around 15.6 percent of children in England participated in basketball. This represented a slight decrease from the previous academic year, which had a participation rate of 16.3 percent. 

Share of children participating in basketball in England from 2017-18 to 2023-24

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Release date

December 2024

Region

United Kingdom (England)

Survey time period

2017-18 to 2023-24 (academic years)

Number of respondents

122,480 respondents

Age group

5-16 years

Special properties

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Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

School years in England typically run from September to July.

Respondent count is for 2023-24.

Statistic includes figures from previous reports.

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