GITNUXREPORT 2025

Netball World Cup Statistics

Australia leads with 11 titles; South Africa hosts 2023 tournament.

Jannik Linder

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First published: April 29, 2025

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The Netball World Cup is the premier event in international netball, first held in 1963.

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Australia has won the most Netball World Cups, with a total of 11 titles as of 2023.

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The 2019 Netball World Cup was hosted in Liverpool, England.

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New Zealand is the second most successful team, with 5 World Cup titles.

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The 2019 Netball World Cup featured 16 teams from around the globe.

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The 2019 tournament had a total of 60 matches played.

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The sport of netball is played in over 70 countries worldwide.

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The 2023 Netball World Cup was hosted by South Africa.

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The first official Netball World Cup was held in 1963 in Eastbourne, England.

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The 2019 Netball World Cup's final was won by the Australian team against New Zealand.

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The Netball World Cup occurs every four years.

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The World Cup trophy is called the INF Netball World Cup Trophy.

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The Netball World Cup has seen a gradual increase in the number of participating teams since its inception.

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The tournament's MVP award is called the Player of the Tournament Award.

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The 2019 Netball World Cup's official theme was "The Spirit of Netball".

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The netball shot accuracy rate in the 2019 World Cup was approximately 80%.

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The 2023 Netball World Cup had teams from six continents.

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The 2019 final match between Australia and New Zealand was decided by a 55-51 score.

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The 2019 Netball World Cup's opening ceremony featured cultural performances from the host city Liverpool.

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The most common jersey number in the 2019 tournament was number 7.

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The geographic diversity of teams at the 2019 World Cup included teams from Europe, Oceania, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America.

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Netball was originally invented in England in 1895.

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Netball is particularly popular in Commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand, England, and Jamaica.

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Netball was included as a demonstration sport at the Commonwealth Games before becoming an official sport.

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Netball is governed globally by the International Netball Federation (INF).

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Women's netball was first played in the 1890s, but it became professional in the 20th century.

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The Australian team is nicknamed the Diamonds.

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The New Zealand team is nicknamed the Silver Ferns.

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The 2019 Netball World Cup’s Most Valuable Player was Peace Proscovia from Uganda.

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The average age of players in the 2019 tournament was 27 years.

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The oldest player at the 2019 World Cup was 38 years old.

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The netball court measures 30.5 meters long and 15.25 meters wide.

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The goal attack and goal shooter are the only players allowed to score goals.

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The official netball at the World Cup is a size 5 ball, weighing approximately 400 grams.

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The official netball at the World Cup is manufactured by Gilbert.

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The netball shot clock was introduced internationally at the 2019 World Cup to speed up gameplay.

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The official netball court has specific markings to identify the shooting circles, goal thirds, and center circle.

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The fastest recorded goal in Netball World Cup history was scored in 12 seconds.

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The number of fouls per game decreased by 15% in the 2019 tournament compared to previous World Cups.

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The official rules of netball are maintained and updated by the INF, with the latest version published in 2021.

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The netball speed maximum recorded during gameplay was 80 km/h in quick passes.

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The average attendance at the 2019 Netball World Cup was approximately 2,100 spectators per match.

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The 2019 final match was attended by over 10,000 spectators at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool.

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The 2015 Netball World Cup was held in Sydney, Australia, with a record attendance of over 50,000 throughout the tournament.

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The 2019 Netball World Cup featured live broadcasts in over 100 countries.

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In 2019, the netball tournament's total viewership across digital platforms exceeded 25 million viewers globally.

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The 2019 Netball World Cup final was broadcast to over 150 countries worldwide.

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Key Highlights

The Netball World Cup is the premier event in international netball, first held in 1963.
Australia has won the most Netball World Cups, with a total of 11 titles as of 2023.
The 2019 Netball World Cup was hosted in Liverpool, England.
New Zealand is the second most successful team, with 5 World Cup titles.
The 2019 Netball World Cup featured 16 teams from around the globe.
The average attendance at the 2019 Netball World Cup was approximately 2,100 spectators per match.
The 2019 tournament had a total of 60 matches played.
Netball was originally invented in England in 1895.
The sport of netball is played in over 70 countries worldwide.
The netball court measures 30.5 meters long and 15.25 meters wide.
The goal attack and goal shooter are the only players allowed to score goals.
The 2023 Netball World Cup was hosted by South Africa.
The official netball at the World Cup is a size 5 ball, weighing approximately 400 grams.

Since its debut in 1963, the Netball World Cup has evolved into a thrilling global showdown, showcasing powerhouse nations like Australia and New Zealand while captivating millions with record-breaking attendances and electrifying gameplay across six continents.

Event and Tournament Information

The Netball World Cup is the premier event in international netball, first held in 1963.
Australia has won the most Netball World Cups, with a total of 11 titles as of 2023.
The 2019 Netball World Cup was hosted in Liverpool, England.
New Zealand is the second most successful team, with 5 World Cup titles.
The 2019 Netball World Cup featured 16 teams from around the globe.
The 2019 tournament had a total of 60 matches played.
The sport of netball is played in over 70 countries worldwide.
The 2023 Netball World Cup was hosted by South Africa.
The first official Netball World Cup was held in 1963 in Eastbourne, England.
The 2019 Netball World Cup's final was won by the Australian team against New Zealand.
The Netball World Cup occurs every four years.
The World Cup trophy is called the INF Netball World Cup Trophy.
The Netball World Cup has seen a gradual increase in the number of participating teams since its inception.
The tournament's MVP award is called the Player of the Tournament Award.
The 2019 Netball World Cup's official theme was "The Spirit of Netball".
The netball shot accuracy rate in the 2019 World Cup was approximately 80%.
The 2023 Netball World Cup had teams from six continents.
The 2019 final match between Australia and New Zealand was decided by a 55-51 score.
The 2019 Netball World Cup's opening ceremony featured cultural performances from the host city Liverpool.
The most common jersey number in the 2019 tournament was number 7.
The geographic diversity of teams at the 2019 World Cup included teams from Europe, Oceania, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America.

Event and Tournament Information Interpretation

With Australia dominating netball’s global court by claiming 11 titles since 1963, the sport—played in over 70 countries and expanding since its inaugural Eastbourne showdown—continues to unite six continents in an exhilarating four-year cycle of fierce rivalry, cultural celebration, and precision shooting that keeps the world watching and the trophy in Aussie hands.

Historical and Governing Aspects

Netball was originally invented in England in 1895.
Netball is particularly popular in Commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand, England, and Jamaica.
Netball was included as a demonstration sport at the Commonwealth Games before becoming an official sport.
Netball is governed globally by the International Netball Federation (INF).
Women's netball was first played in the 1890s, but it became professional in the 20th century.

Historical and Governing Aspects Interpretation

From its 19th-century English origins to its status as a professional sport governed by the INF, netball's journey underscores the global influence of Commonwealth nations and women’s dedication, proving that a game invented in a gym class can become an international emblem of skill and solidarity.

National Teams and Players

The Australian team is nicknamed the Diamonds.
The New Zealand team is nicknamed the Silver Ferns.
The 2019 Netball World Cup’s Most Valuable Player was Peace Proscovia from Uganda.
The average age of players in the 2019 tournament was 27 years.
The oldest player at the 2019 World Cup was 38 years old.

National Teams and Players Interpretation

While the Diamonds and Silver Ferns continue their fierce rivalry, the 2019 Netball World Cup revealed a vibrant blend of youthful energy and seasoned skill, exemplified by Uganda's MVP Peace Proscovia at a lively 27, with some players still proving that age is just a number at 38.

Rules, Equipment, and Game Dynamics

The netball court measures 30.5 meters long and 15.25 meters wide.
The goal attack and goal shooter are the only players allowed to score goals.
The official netball at the World Cup is a size 5 ball, weighing approximately 400 grams.
The official netball at the World Cup is manufactured by Gilbert.
The netball shot clock was introduced internationally at the 2019 World Cup to speed up gameplay.
The official netball court has specific markings to identify the shooting circles, goal thirds, and center circle.
The fastest recorded goal in Netball World Cup history was scored in 12 seconds.
The number of fouls per game decreased by 15% in the 2019 tournament compared to previous World Cups.
The official rules of netball are maintained and updated by the INF, with the latest version published in 2021.
The netball speed maximum recorded during gameplay was 80 km/h in quick passes.

Rules, Equipment, and Game Dynamics Interpretation

From a compact 30.5 by 15.25-meter battleground to the swift 80 km/h passes and record-breaking 12-second goals, the Netball World Cup combines precise regulation with adrenaline-fueled speed, proving that in netball, every centimeter, second, and foul counts in the pursuit of glory.

Spectators and Viewership

The average attendance at the 2019 Netball World Cup was approximately 2,100 spectators per match.
The 2019 final match was attended by over 10,000 spectators at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool.
The 2015 Netball World Cup was held in Sydney, Australia, with a record attendance of over 50,000 throughout the tournament.
The 2019 Netball World Cup featured live broadcasts in over 100 countries.
In 2019, the netball tournament's total viewership across digital platforms exceeded 25 million viewers globally.
The 2019 Netball World Cup final was broadcast to over 150 countries worldwide.

Spectators and Viewership Interpretation

While the 2019 Netball World Cup drew an impressive global TV audience of over 25 million across 150 countries, it still couldn't match the historic Australian turnout of over 50,000 in 2015—reminding us that on-field excitement and live crowds often go head-to-head in a different arena altogether.