Share of children participating in sport in Scotland 1998-2021, by gender

Proportion of children participating in sport in Scotland from 1998 to 2021, by gender

CharacteristicBoys -yesGirls -yes
2021 63% 63%
2018 66% 66%
2017 67% 66%
2016 70% 67%
2015 69% 66%
2014 68% 65%
2013 71% 63%
2012 67% 65%
2011 72% 67%
2010 73% 67%
2009 76% 70%
2008 74% 67%
2003 74% 69%
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62.5%65%67.5%70%72.5%75%77.5%
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Release date

November 2022

Region

United Kingdom (Scotland)

Survey time period

1998 to 2021

Number of respondents

1,431*

Age group

2-15 years

Special properties

Participation in any sport during last week

Method of interview

CAPI interview, questionnaire

Supplementary notes

* Weighted bases: n (1998)=2,142, n (2003)=2,961, n (2008)=1,526, n (2009)=2,265, n (2010)=1,556, n (2011)=1,716, n (2012)=1,561, n (2013)=1,617, n (2014)=1,462, n (2015)=1,254, n(2016)=1,364, n(2017)=1,380, n(2018) = 1,748.
No survey conducted in 2019 and 2020.

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