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- There are 16 million skateboarders in the United States and over 20 million worldwide. Skateboarding used to be about pushing boundaries but now seems repetitive. There is little incentive for new skateboarders, making it harder for existing ones to stay interested.
- The majority of skaters (75%) skate with a regular stance while 25% skate goofy. Skateboarding can be difficult to learn but sticking to basics makes it easier. Proper equipment also helps progression.
- While not illegal, some places have banned skateboarding. One of the earliest sponsored skateboarders was paid to demonstrate safety tips. There are only about 200 professional skateboarders nationwide and few make a living from it.
- The global skateboarding market is expected to grow, reaching $2.4 billion by 2025. There are approximately 50 million skateboarders globally. It’s interesting to note that most skateboarders prefer to shop at small skate shops rather than chain stores, highlighting the sense of community and belonging skateboarders desire.
- From impressive market revenue and growth trends, skateboard statistics show the sport’s resilience.
- Japanese Skaters Are Now 3-for-3 in the Olympics, Proving Japan Is the Top Skateboarding Nation in the World – and It’s Not Even Close. Of all skaters, 77.1% are male, whereas 83.4% of core skaters are male. Conversely, 23.9% of all skaters are female, while 16.6% of all core skaters are female.
- If we consider skateboarding gear is cheaper than surfing equipment, we could argue skateboarding is more popular than surfing. Skateboarding is more accessible as it just requires a skateboard and can be done anywhere. Surfing depends on ocean conditions and is more time-consuming. Price and accessibility make skateboarding more popular than surfing.
