The provided charts illustrate the mean monthly spending on children's sports activities and the popularity of various sports among children in the UK from 2008 to 2014.
A general overview of the data reveals that there was a steady increase in the amount of money spent on children's sports activities over the given period. Simultaneously, football was consistently the most popular sport, while tennis experienced a considerable decline in participation.
In terms of expenditure, there was a gradual rise from just over £20 in 2008 to approximately £30 in 2011. This upward trend continued, reaching a peak of nearly £35 in 2014. Concurrently, football maintained its popularity among children, with around 40% participation throughout the six years.
On the other hand, other sports saw varying levels of participation. Tennis, which had a 20% participation rate in 2008, saw a steady decrease, falling to just above 5% in 2014. In contrast, athletics and swimming experienced slight fluctuations but remained relatively stable, with athletics at around 15% and swimming at approximately 20%.
