Children's participation in arts and culture in England 2008-2020

Share of children engaging with the arts in England from 2008/09 to 2019/20*

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Release date

September 2020

Region

United Kingdom (England)

Survey time period

2008/09 to 2019/20***

Number of respondents

1,454**

Age group

5-15 years

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

*Arts engagement refers to attending and/or participating in the arts sector, such as playing a musical instrument or taking part in arts and crafts activities.
** Base for 2019/20.
2018/19: 5-10 year olds: n = 999; 11-15 year olds: n = 645.
2017/18: 5-10 year olds: n = 909; 11-15 year olds: n = 671.
2016/17: 5-10 year olds: n= 967; 11-15 year olds: n= 638.
2015/16: 5-10 year olds: n= 1096; 11-15 year olds: n= 684
2014/15: 5-10 year olds: n= 1,104; 10-15 year olds: n= 721.
2013/14: 5-10 year olds: n= 1233; 10-15 year olds n=786.
2012/13: 5-10 year olds: n= 1136; 10-15 year olds n=801.
2011/12: 5-10 year olds: n= 1040; 10-15 year olds n=771.
2010/11: 5-10 year olds: n= 1590; 10-15 year olds n=1116.
2009/10: 5-10 year olds: n= 1809; 10-15 year olds n=1350.
2008/09: 5-10 year olds: n= 1476; 10-15 year olds n=1146.

*** Survey periods run April to March.

The source provides the following additional information: 'Data for 5-10 year olds relates to out of school activities only. Data for 11-15 years olds relates to activities undertaken both in and out of school.'
Survey results for 'in the last week' were unavailable in the period 2019/20.
This statistic is using original data from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and includes copyright material from © Crown, licensed under the Open Government License v3.0

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