Sport Participation
Participation in sport has many physical, social and economic benefits. There are a number of individual and environmental factors that are known to affect participation in sport such as age, gender, region, household income and education level. According to the Institute’s most recently published Physical Activity and Sport Survey (2024), 27% of Canadian adults report participating in sport.[1] According to our most current data, looking at sport participation among children and youth, approximately 68% of 5 to 17 year olds participated in sport in 2022.[2] A more in depth look into sport participation and associated factors is available by selecting ‘adults’ or ‘children and youth’.
- [1] Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute. Custom analysis, 2024
- [2] Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute. Custom analysis, 2024
Sport participation, Adults (18+ years), 2024 Physical Activity and Sport survey
Facts and Figures
Sport participation by gender
In 2024, a gender difference was noted, whereby significantly more men than women reported participating in sport (36% vs. 19% respectively). This gender difference has generally persisted over time.