The 2023 data on global total hours worked in arts, entertainment, and recreation reveals substantial variance across countries. The United Kingdom leads with 1.43 billion hours, followed by Germany at 0.975 billion hours, while Luxembourg records the lowest at 0.00682 billion. The year-on-year percentage variations indicate notable shifts, with significant increases observed in Belgium, Slovenia, and Greece. Some nations like Ireland experienced a slight decline. Over the last five years, compound annual growth rates indicate a mixed pattern of growth with notable hikes in countries such as Israel and Luxembourg.
Looking forward, technological advancements and changing cultural preferences could redefine the distribution of hours worked in this sector. Countries with digitally savvy populations may leverage these trends to boost their cultural economy engagement. Additionally, the effects of macroeconomic factors such as inflation, employment dynamics, and tourism trends could pivotally impact growth in this industry worldwide.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 1,430 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 975 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 836.5 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.81% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 792.07 | 2023 | +1.77% | +1.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 585.74 | 2023 | +0.96% | +0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 452.43 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 391.27 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 300 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 183.18 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Chile | 177 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.57% | View data |
