Australia: top motivations for adult sports participation 2020 | Statista

In 2020, it was estimated that 83.4 percent of adults who participated in sports in Australia did so for physical health or fitness. This was by far the most common reason, with the next most popular response being for fun/enjoyment, which was given by less than half of respondents.

Leading motivations for participating in sports for adults in Australia in 2020

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April 2021

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Region

Australia

Survey time period

January to December 2020

Number of respondents

20,000 respondents

Age group

15 years or older

Method of interview

CATI, online interview

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