In 2024, Germany leads the European market for sports goods employment with 9.67 thousand employees, followed by France (4.95k), Italy (4.8k), and Austria (3.78k). The Czech Republic (3.51k), Romania (3.0k), and Bulgaria (2.77k) also have significant numbers. Notable declines are seen in Switzerland (-2.95%) and Italy (-2.36%). Hungary (6.02%), Portugal (6.39%), and Belgium (11.58%) have experienced significant gains, reflecting positive workforce trends in those markets. Croatia showed a substantial increase of 10.84%, while Iceland, despite having a minimal base, saw an 18.92% jump.
Future trends to watch in the European sports goods employment sector include growth in emerging Eastern European markets such as Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. Additionally, countries showing positive variation percentages, especially Belgium and Croatia, are expected to continue their upward trend. Analytical focus should also be on countries experiencing workforce declines, such as Switzerland and Italy, to understand underlying causes and opportunities for market stabilization.
Top countries in Sports Goods Number of Persons Employed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 9,670 | 2023 | +7% | +1.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 4,950 | 2023 | +7.3% | +4.61% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 4,800 | 2023 | -0.29% | -2.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 3,780 | 2023 | +1.04% | +2.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 3,510 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 3,000 | 2023 | +3.83% | +3.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 2,770 | 2023 | +4.22% | +3.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2,420 | 2023 | +5.52% | +6.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2,320 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2,100 | 2023 | +2.29% | +4.06% | View data |
