This statistic shows the results of a Statista survey conducted in the United States in 2017 on tattoos, piercings and body modification. During the survey, the respondents were asked if they like ear piercings. The results were sorted by age. 21 percent of the respondents between 18 and 29 years said they like ear piercings for women.
United States: Popularity of ear piercings (e.g. helix) in 2017, by age
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United States: Popularity of ear piercings (e.g. helix) in 2017, by age
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the original question was phrased as follows: "[ear (e.g. helix)] How do you rate the following areas of the body regarding their suitability as places for piercings? I like it.."
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Statista Survey. (June 22, 2017). United States: Popularity of ear piercings (e.g. helix) in 2017, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/723574/ear-piercings-popularity-americans-by-age/
Statista Survey. "United States: Popularity of ear piercings (e.g. helix) in 2017, by age." Chart. June 22, 2017. Statista. Accessed February 13, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/723574/ear-piercings-popularity-americans-by-age/
Statista Survey. (2017). United States: Popularity of ear piercings (e.g. helix) in 2017, by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 13, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/723574/ear-piercings-popularity-americans-by-age/
Statista Survey. "United States: Popularity of Ear Piercings (E.G. Helix) in 2017, by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 Jun 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/723574/ear-piercings-popularity-americans-by-age/
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United States: Popularity of ear piercings (e.g. helix) in 2017, by age [Graph], Statista Survey, June 22, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/723574/ear-piercings-popularity-americans-by-age/
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