Germany leads in European sports goods hours worked at 13.076 million hours in 2024, slightly declining by 0.0038% compared to 2023. The United Kingdom follows with 8.8097 million hours, showing a robust 0.29% increase. Notable positive variations include Romania with 2.2% and Bulgaria with 1.93%. Italy and Norway saw significant declines, -5.04% and -5.85% respectively. The Netherlands experienced a healthy growth of 4.88%, while Latvia saw an 8.08% increase with a comparatively smaller base.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements improving labor efficiency and changing fitness trends influencing consumer demand. Countries with smaller hour bases, like Croatia and Latvia, may see significant percentage variations. Keep an eye on economic stability and labor market conditions affecting workforce productivity across Europe.
Top countries in Sports Goods Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13,076,000 | 2023 | +5.62% | -0.0038% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 8,809,700 | 2023 | -0.73% | +0.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 6,140,500 | 2023 | -3.16% | -5.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 5,183,000 | 2023 | +5.99% | +2.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 5,080,000 | 2023 | -2.34% | -1.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 4,841,100 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 4,348,400 | 2023 | +8.3% | +1.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3,334,500 | 2023 | +2.85% | +0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3,175,700 | 2023 | +1% | +1.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2,316,200 | 2023 | -4.03% | -2.56% | View data |
