Share of African Americans in pro sports in North America in 2023, by sport

Published by
Christina Gough,
Oct 24, 2023
Professional sports leagues in North America have traditionally been home to athletes from many backgrounds and ethnicities. In the 2023 season, over 70 percent of the players in the National Basketball Association (NBA) were African American. In comparison, 17.5 percent of NBA athletes were white and 2.2 percent were Hispanic.

Share of African American players in selected professional sports leagues in North America in 2022/23, by sport

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Release date

August 2023

Region

North America

Survey time period

2022/23

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