In 2023, Germany led European Sports Activities, Amusement, and Recreation Activities output at 35.67 billion Euros, marking a 2.9% year-on-year increase. France and the United Kingdom followed at 29.19 billion Euros and 26.05 billion Euros respectively, with variations of 2.42% and 1.61%. Spain's output was 21.44 billion Euros (1.89%), while Italy generated 20.49 billion Euros (1.78%).
Smaller economies like the Netherlands and Sweden posted respective outputs of 6.9 billion Euros (-0.038%) and 6.52 billion Euros (1.83%). Portugal and Hungary showed impressive growth trends at 5.49% and 7.66%, respectively. Conversely, countries like Croatia (-1.95%) and Slovakia (-3.02%) saw declines in their outputs.
Looking ahead, expect innovations in digital recreation and sports tech to drive growth, especially in larger markets like Germany and France. Smaller markets could follow suit by leveraging niche activities and increasing investments in infrastructure and marketing to attract both local and international clients.
Top countries in Sports Activities, Amusement and Recreation Activities Output by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 35,670 | 2023 | +8.02% | +2.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 29,190 | 2023 | +7.13% | +2.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 26,050 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 21,440 | 2023 | +8.88% | +1.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 20,490 | 2023 | +8.95% | +1.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 15,130 | 2023 | -12.53% | +2.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 6,900 | 2023 | -10.6% | -0.038% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 6,520 | 2023 | +2.37% | +1.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4,150 | 2023 | +7.14% | +2.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 3,600 | 2023 | +11.46% | +3.31% | View data |
