The number of U.S. citizens aged six and above that participated roller skating amounted to approximately 11.3 million in 2021. Overall, 2x2 wheel skates were more popular than inline skates in the past years.
The two types of roller skating
Roller skating is a recreational activity or sport where participants can choose to use either inline skates or 2x2 wheel skates. Inline skates typically have two to four wheels that are arranged in a single line. 2x2 wheel skates, or quad skates, have two front and two real wheels. In 2017, there were approximately 5.3 million participants in inline skating in the U.S., while 2x2 wheel skating proved the more popular of the two engaging around 6.3 million U.S. participants.
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Outdoor Foundation. (February 27, 2024). Number of roller skating participants in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 21, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/191928/participants-in-roller-skating-in-the-us-since-2006/
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Outdoor Foundation. "Number of Roller Skating Participants in The United States from 2010 to 2023 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 27 Feb 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/191928/participants-in-roller-skating-in-the-us-since-2006/
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