Headline adult problem gambling and at-risk rates
This data is taken from our quarterly telephone participation and prevalence statistics. The telephone survey has provided regular information on gambling participation and the prevalence of problem gambling in Great Britain between 2015 and 2023.
The aim of our regulatory activity is to see a reduction in the rate of people being harmed by gambling.
We are improving the way we collect data on adult gambling participation and the prevalence of problem gambling and will be launching the Gambling Survey for Great Britain in 2023. This will impact this metric in the future.
Headline adult problem gambling and at-risk rate
Problem and at risk gambling rates | Year to December 2019 (percentage) | Year to December 2020 (percentage) | Year to December 2021 (percentage) | Year to December 2022 (percentage) |
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Problem gambling rate in Great Britain (GB) amongst 16 plus years old population. Based on Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) Mini Screen. | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Moderate risk rate in GB amongst 16 plus years old population. Based on PGSI Mini Screen. | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
Low risk rate in GB amongst 16 plus years old population. Based on PGSI Mini Screen. | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1.7% |