In 2023, Italy led the self-employed sector in sports, amusement, and recreation activities with 77.5 thousand jobs, though it saw a minor decline. Spain followed with a strong 38.4 thousand, experiencing a significant rise. The Netherlands saw modest growth, while Canada slightly decreased. Portugal improved notably, while the Czech Republic faced a downturn. Austria remained stable, but Estonia experienced a sharp drop. Iceland had the smallest workforce but showed healthy growth. Over the last two years, these figures suggest varying trends across Europe and North America, with each country demonstrating unique economic and social factors impacting these sectors.
Future trends to observe include:
- Potential economic conditions in each country that may affect self-employment in these sectors.
- The impact of evolving digitalization on amusement and recreation activities.
- How varying consumer preferences might affect demand for services in this industry.
- Responses to these trends, including policy changes and investments in recreation infrastructure.
Top countries in Self-Employed People in Sports Activities, Amusement and Recreation Activities Sector by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 77.5 | 2023 | 0% | -0.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 38.4 | 2023 | +11.3% | +3.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 18 | 2023 | 0% | +1.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 12.73 | 2023 | +0.55% | -0.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 9.63 | 2023 | +5.93% | +3.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 7.6 | 2023 | +3.67% | -3.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 7.22 | 2023 | -0.96% | +0.055% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 0.66 | 2023 | -24.14% | -15.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 0.5 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
