Share of African Americans in pro sports in North America in 2023, by sport

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Christina Gough
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Oct 24, 2023
Professional sports leagues in North America have traditionally been home to athletes from many backgrounds and ethnicities. In the 2023 season, over 70 percent of the players in the National Basketball Association (NBA) were African American. In comparison, 17.5 percent of NBA athletes were white and 2.2 percent were Hispanic.

Share of African American players in selected professional sports leagues in North America in 2022/23, by sport

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Statistic: Share of African American players in selected professional sports leagues in North America in 2022/23, by sport

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August 2023

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North America

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2022/23

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