Data from the DCMS’ Taking Part survey shows the number of people who participated in one active sport at least 12 times a year. The table sets out the data by region.
The active sport indicator is defined as at least one occasion of participation in an active sport during the past four weeks.
Region 2005-06 2006-07 North East 52 54 North West 50 49 Yorkshire and the Humber 50 53 East Midlands 55 56 West Midlands 51 50 East of England 57 55 London 55 52 South East 58 58 South West 54 54 England 54 53