We all know the British are the most tattooed people on the planet, but how does Australia stack up compared to the rest of the world?
How many tattoos do Australians have? When does the average Aussie get their first tattoo? We did a roundup of Australian tattoo facts and statistics and compiled them into an easy to read infographic. Some statistics may surprise you! Leave us a comment below about YOUR tattoo statistics, we’d love to hear from you.
Enjoy, Tattoo Statistics Australia (an Infographic)
Tattoo Statistics Australia Infographic Transcription:
Who has tattoos in Australia?
- 14.5% of Australians have at least one tattoo.
- Percentage of men who have tattoos 15.4%.
- Percentage of women who have tattoos 13.6%.
At what age do Australians get their first tattoo?
While a number of individuals reported getting tattoos when they were younger, 40% of people got their first tattoo aged 26 or older. 1 in 10 Australians got their first tattoo aged mid 40s or older.
How many tattoos do Australians have?
Of those who have tattoos, 54% only have one tattoo, 23% have two to three tattoos, and a further 15% have five or more tattoos.
The most common tattoo placements
Male: Back, bicep
Female: Neck, bicep, ribcage, feet
TATTOO INDUSTRY FACTS AND FIGURES TATTOO INDUSTRY FACTS AND FIGURES
- $93 Million was spent on tattoos in australia in 2012
- There were 987 tattoo related businesses in australia (2012)
- There are more than 2000 people working in australia’s tattoo industry.
Sources:
http://www.mccrindle.com.au/the-mccrindle-blog/tattoos_in_australia_perceptions-_trends_and_regrets
http://www.costhetics.com.au/news/aussies-and-their-tattoos-a-love-hate-relationship/
Frequently Asked Questions about Tattoos in Australia
Approximately 14.5% of Australians have at least one tattoo.
Approximately 15.4%
Approximately 13.6%
For Men – Back and Bicep
For Women – Neck, bicep, ribcage and feet
Wow, I didn’t expect such a low percentage of men to have tattoos in Australia. I thought much more men would have tattoos, around the 40 to 50% mark.
Tattoos have become more and more popular today, and this post stresses this fact. I find this infographic and this article quite informative. From this post, I come to know how Australian people are crazy about tattooing. The statistics stress how Australians have gladly accepted tattooing.
Allen, you are absolutely right! And the best part is that laser tattoo removal gives people the choice to replace old pieces with new or to remove them altogether. At the end of the day, it’s all about choice!