The global self-employed population in the sports, amusement, and recreation sector shows significant variation across countries. In 2024, the United Kingdom leads with 37.91 thousand self-employed individuals, followed by Italy with 19.64 thousand. Significant gains are noted in Romania (+22.22%) and Latvia (+15.67%) over 2023, while Estonia faced a sharp decline of -8.14%. New Zealand (+8.97%) and Slovakia (+8.97%) also demonstrate robust growth. The trends over recent years highlight increasing involvement in select countries, whereas others face stabilization or decline.
Looking forward, expect continued dynamic shifts as demand for leisure and fitness activities grows globally. Technological integration, changing consumer preferences, and socio-economic shifts will likely influence future trends, potentially increasing self-employment opportunities in this sector.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Sports Activities, Amusement and Recreation Activities Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 37.91 | 2023 | +8% | +2.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 19.64 | 2023 | 0% | -0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11.36 | 2023 | -1.66% | -0.067% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 4.88 | 2023 | +0.55% | -0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 4.6 | 2023 | 0% | +1.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.87 | 2023 | +2.02% | -1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 2.42 | 2023 | +6.78% | +8.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2.21 | 2023 | +13.33% | +4.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.03 | 2023 | 0% | +1.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.77 | 2023 | +0.65% | -0.22% | View data |
