The global landscape of self-employed people in the recreational activities sector shows significant variation by country. Italy leads with 134.31 million hours spent, followed by the Netherlands at 109.84 million hours, and Spain at 97.11 million hours. However, countries like Luxembourg (0.69 million hours) and Slovakia (1.07 million hours) report minimal engagement in this sector.
In 2023, the year-on-year variations revealed notable trends. Italy experienced a slight increase of 0.79%, whereas the Netherlands saw a decrease of 1.31%. Spain had an upward trend at 2.32%, and Canada showed a downturn of 4.48%. Notably, Hungary (2.68%) and Slovenia (2.14%) registered significant increases, while the Czech Republic had a considerable decline at 5.77%.
Future trends to watch include the performance of traditionally strong markets like Italy and the Netherlands, as well as potential growth in emerging markets like Hungary and Spain. Monitoring the economic climate and policy changes in these regions will be crucial for understanding shifts in self-employment within the recreational activities sector.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Recreational Activities Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 134.31 | 2023 | +6.6% | +0.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 109.84 | 2023 | +2.03% | -1.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 97.11 | 2023 | +8.51% | +2.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 69.01 | 2023 | -10.71% | -4.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 32.19 | 2023 | +0.42% | -2.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 28.32 | 2023 | -0.056% | +0.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 22.08 | 2023 | -5.86% | +2.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 19.19 | 2023 | -2.47% | +1.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 16.77 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 14.91 | 2023 | +6.83% | -0.12% | View data |