Number of regular participants per activity group in England 2016-2021

Number of regular* participants per activity group in England from 2016 to 2021

CharacteristicNov 15-16May 17-18May 18-19May 19-20May 20-21
Winter sports 312,900 347,300 304,000 256,500 38,900
Bowls or boules 359,500 362,300 315,000 254,300 80,800
Roller or skating sports 144,200 181,600 173,500 159,900 126,200
Water sports 650,600 566,100 660,200 543,400 380,700
Gymnastics, trampolining or cheerleading 445,100 474,800 464,500 496,200 433,000
Combat sports, martial arts or target sports 799,900 856,000 828,200 955,100 536,800
Leisure activities and games 612,500 628,900 556,600 678,600 977,400
Racket sports 2,423,000 2,224,100 2,112,700 1,967,400 1,080,000
Team sports 3,472,200 3,196,400 3,188,400 2,896,000 1,514,900
Cycling for travel 3,195,200 3,115,900 3,139,800 2,883,700 2,542,600
Adventure sports 2,245,300 2,699,600 3,334,200 3,239,300 3,389,400
Running, athletics or multi-sports 6,931,800 6,897,200 7,088,900 6,885,500 6,883,900
Cycling for leisure and sport** - 6,170,000 6,258,500 6,267,600 7,493,000
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Release date

October 2021

Region

United Kingdom (England)

Survey time period

November 2015 to May 2021

Number of respondents

172,970 respondents

Age group

16 years and older

Special properties

base varies

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

*At least twice in the last 28 days. Any intensity, any duration.
**During the first six months of surveying, a number of respondents were double counting a gym session and the individual activities that they did within the gym. This problem was resolved by re-wording the question, however, the first point at which this data can be reported is May 16/17.

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