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Share of African Americans in pro sports in North America in 2022, by sport

Published by
Christina Gough,
May 24, 2022
Professional sports leagues in North America have traditionally been home to athletes from many backgrounds and ethnicities. In 2022, almost three-quarters of the players in the National Basketball Association (NBA) were African American. In comparison, just under 17 percent of NBA athletes were white and 3.1 percent were Hispanic.

Share of African American players in selected professional sports leagues in North America in 2021/22, by sport

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