Tattoos have become increasingly popular recently, with an estimated 30% of the U.S. population having at least one tattoo and women being more likely to get a tattoo than men (31% vs 27%).
Our latest study shows one in four Australians has a tattoo (25%) – a record high. This is up from 20% in 2018 and 19% in 2016. The proportion of women with a tattoo now exceeds that of men by more than ten per cent (31% women compared to 19% men).
According to a survey conducted in 2021, 74 percent of Americans did not have a tattoo.
Most tattooed Australians have more than one
Of the Australians who have tattoos, almost half (48%) only have one tattoo, 30% have two to three tattoos, and a further 15% have between four and nine, with another 7% having 10 or more tattoos.
36% of Americans between the age of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo. 72% of adults with tattoos have tattoos that are usually hidden by clothing.
However, the taste for tattoos is not so strong among their younger brothers and sisters. Gen Z have more conservative views on body art, along with other typical elements of teenage rebellion such as drugs and binge drinking, according to a survey by UK market research firm The Gild.
Tattooing is most popular among Australians in the 20 to 39 year age group. According to McCrindle Research, by 2009, one in four Australians of the Gen Y group— those born between 1982 and 2001—considered having “body art” as an ideal way to celebrate their coming of age.
For a third of tattooed Australians, the most recent tattoo was a word or symbol. Popular at the moment are names or initials of family members, children, or partners, as well as symbols that have personal meaning and Latin or Chinese character text. “I have the phrase, 'Never Give Up,” on my left wrist.
Club patches and symbols such as 1% are intended to reinforce the fearsome reputation of the gang as a criminal enterprise and encourage threats and extortion against police.
Researchers around the world who study human behaviors have been interested in finding out what makes people modify their body. They have found that individuals with tattoos report that they feel more attractive, stronger and more self-confident—having overcome the fear of pain.
Tattoos are not going out of style. As stigma wanes and quality standards improve, tattoos are steadily gaining popularity and social acceptance. Tattoos are also known to be part of various cultures going back over 6,000 years, so it is safe to assume that they will never fully go out of style.
In general, Australian anti-discrimination legislation does not offer applicants and employees protection for their physical appearance, including tattoos and piercings.
Australians love getting ink under the skin. Three years ago, McCrindle Research found that one in five of us have at least one tattoo. But they also found 31 per cent of those people regretted getting it.
People between the ages of 18 to 29 years are most likely to have tattoos (38%). This statistic is significant in the context of a blog post about Tattoo Statistics as it highlights the age group that is most likely to have tattoos.
Those attracted to women saw a three-way tie between the upper back, shoulder and hips (with a 3.3 rating). The back: a top-rated tattoo location for women and men. The hip: a top-rated tattoo location for women. The upper arm: a top-rated tattoo location for men.
The three dots tattoo is a common prison tattoo that represents “mi vida loca,” or “my crazy life.” It's not associated with any particular gang, but with the gang lifestyle itself. This tattoo is typically found on the hands or around the eyes.
According to Queensland Health, home tattooing is not illegal but it recommends people use licensed tattoo businesses rather than purchasing a kit over the internet. There are no restrictions on the sale of tattoo kits, making them freely available to minors.
Amber Luke is Australia's most tattooed woman with 98% of her body inked - including her eyes. She reveals her ultimate goal to 10 News First at the Australian Tattoo Expo.
Nowadays, women view tattoos in a variety of different ways - for some, tattoos appeal to ideals about empowerment and taking control of ones femininity and body. For others, tattoos are worn as a badge of self expression, or to mark an important life event or change.
The criteria for a tattoo to be deemed “classy” is highly subjective. However, there are styles that are more aesthetically pleasing to even the most highfalutin eye. You will want an artist that specializes in black and grey styles, and/or a tattooist with a penchant for clean minimalist lines.
Tattoos are popular amongst the working population too, with 31% saying they have a tattoo. They've become so commonly accepted that even world leaders from the past and present are known to have tattoos.
This point is significant to Gen Z, who see gender in more fluid terms than their parents. Rather than being a political statement, many Gen Zers simply see bras as unnecessary, the imperative to wear one less linked to their gender than the size of their breasts.