The graph depicts the percentage of boys and girls playing sport in England. Overall, the biggest number of boys plays football, even more girls prefer swimming.
Regarding football, the figure for boys comprises 60%, which is 40% higher than that of girls. When it comes to cycling, the percentage of boys is about 38%, while girls account for 18% more. Hockey is the only sport in which both boys and girls represent the lowest interest in it. The number of boys in hockey makes up about 15%, while girls account for 6% less.
On the other hand, badminton and swimming are the only 2 sports where girls outnumber boys. Concerning badminton, the number of girls accounts for 40%, which is 10% higher than that of boys. The number of boys in swimming makes up about 40%, while girls account for 10% more. In terms of tennis, the percentage of girls comprises just 38%, which is 18% lower than that of boys.
