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Pacific Tattoo: Tat stats & facts

Stripes Japan • January 13, 2025

tattooer make a tattoo in the skin of a woman.

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3 in 10 americans have at least on tattoo.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

45 million Americans have tattoos.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

36% of U.S. adults aged 18 to 25 have at least one tattoo.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

The global tattoo industry is worth over $50 billion.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

The average cost of a small tattoo is $45.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

21% of Americans regret getting a tattoo.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

40% of tattooed Americans have more than one tattoo.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

13% of people with tattoos have had them removed.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

Tattoo removal procedures have increased by 32% in the last year.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

72% of people think that visible tattoos are unprofessional.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

The most common reason for getting a tattoo is to honor
a loved one.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

35% of people find a tattooed person less attractive.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

27% of tattooed adults say their tattoo makes them feel rebellious.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

Women are more likely to have a tattoo removed than men.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

26% of Americans aged 30 to 39 have tattoos.

(Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG)

Source: WORLDMETRICS.ORG

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