The United Kingdom leads European household expenditure on recreation and culture, closely followed by Germany. France, Italy, and Spain round out the top five. In 2023, countries like Serbia, Croatia, and Bulgaria saw significant year-on-year growth over 6%, indicating a regional shift. Notably, despite Germany's slight decline, most nations experienced positive growth, particularly Estonia and Lithuania, with more than 7% increases, reflecting evolving leisure priorities.
Looking ahead, anticipate continued growth in Central and Eastern Europe as disposable income rises. Meanwhile, established markets like the UK and Germany may stabilize, focusing on innovative cultural offerings to maintain growth.
Top countries in Household Expenditure on Recreation and Culture Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 20.36 | 2023 | +1.63% | +2.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 20.08 | 2023 | -3.79% | -0.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.36 | 2023 | +1.09% | +2.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.19 | 2023 | +2.15% | +2.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.28 | 2023 | +2.68% | +3.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.42 | 2023 | +2.19% | +3.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.09 | 2023 | +0.85% | +3.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 2.49 | 2023 | +3.37% | +0.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.33 | 2023 | -8.59% | +0.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.29 | 2023 | -8.21% | +0.5% | View data |
