Global leisure employment data for 2024 shows Japan leading with 678.17 thousand employees, followed by the United States at 469.7 thousand, and Spain at 236.77 thousand. Year-over-year trends indicate notable increases in the United Kingdom (6.47%), Romania (6.4%), and Latvia (2.55%). Conversely, the United States (-2.42%), Mexico (-1.23%), and Greece (-1.3%) saw declines. Over the past five years, countries like Lithuania and Israel experienced strong growth, whereas Sweden and Peru underperformed.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of emerging technologies on leisure employment, shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable tourism, and the potential effects of global economic fluctuations. Additionally, watch for policy changes in key markets that could influence industry dynamics.
Top countries in Leisure Employment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 678,170 | 2023 | -1.05% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 469,700 | 2023 | +11.31% | -2.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 236,770 | 2023 | +2.24% | +2.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 150,570 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Colombia | 123,350 | 2023 | +11.01% | +2.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 119,020 | 2023 | +1.5% | +6.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 105,650 | 2023 | +4.94% | +2.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Kazakhstan | 95,380 | 2023 | +2.4% | +1.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 64,790 | 2023 | +9.15% | +2.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mexico | 52,840 | 2023 | +3.32% | -1.23% | View data |
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