France leads the sector with 290.0 thousand employees, enjoying a moderate annual growth of 0.92%. Spain follows with 230.7 thousand employees, showing strong growth at 2.02%. Canada, with 141.69 thousand employees, has seen a decrease of -1.66%. Smaller markets like the Netherlands and Sweden have stable employee counts at 63.0 thousand each, with slight upticks of 0.32% and 0.65%, respectively. Significant growth is observed in Romania (9.94%) and Luxembourg (3.65%), while Estonia and Norway experienced declines of -1.03% and -0.85% respectively. Overall, most countries exhibit modest growth, suggesting a stable sector with regional variances.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential regulatory changes impacting employment in this sector.
- Technological advancements increasing automation and reducing the need for manual labor.
- Economic shifts influencing leisure spending and the demand for recreational activities.
- Emergence of new health and wellness trends boosting employment in sports and recreation.
Top countries in Employees in Sports Activities, Amusement and Recreation Activities Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 290 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 230.7 | 2023 | +1.85% | +2.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 141.69 | 2023 | -4.48% | -1.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 63 | 2023 | -4.55% | +0.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 63 | 2023 | +1.61% | +0.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 35 | 2023 | 0% | +1.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 27.61 | 2023 | -2.98% | +1.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 26.53 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.26% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 25.4 | 2023 | +1.6% | +3.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 25.25 | 2023 | +6.51% | +0.93% | View data |
