R93 · Fitness and Sports · 3 regions
Age gap in sport participation rate (15-24 vs 65+)
Slovenia had the highest age gap in sport participation rate (15-24 vs 65+) in 2019, at 56 percentage points, ahead of Denmark (11 percentage points) and Cyprus (7 percentage points).
- 56 percentage points Latest · Slovenia · 2019
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- 3 Records · 3 regions · 2019
Verified 27 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period 2020
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Age gap in sport participation rate (15-24 vs 65+) by region
Latest value per region, 2019
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3 records · 3 regions · 2019. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia 1 record | |||
| 2019 | 56 percentage points | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2019 | |
| Denmark 1 record | |||
| 2019 | 11 percentage points | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2019 | |
| Cyprus 1 record | |||
| 2019 | 7 percentage points | Eurostat · 31 Dec 2019 | |
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- Percentage point gap in sport participation rate between the 15-24 and 65+ age groups.
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- One slice of Sport participation gap ( form: level, segment: aged 15 24 vs 65 plus ) . Difference in sport participation rates between population groups. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport participation - practicing sport and physical activity | Eurostat | — | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest age gap in sport participation rate (15-24 vs 65+)?
Slovenia had the highest age gap in sport participation rate (15-24 vs 65+) in 2019, at 56 percentage points, ahead of Denmark (11 percentage points) and Cyprus (7 percentage points).
Which country has the highest age gap in sport participation rate (15-24 vs 65+)?
Slovenia, at 56 percentage points in 2019. 3 countries published figures for that period.
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