From 2013 to 2023, the number of employees in the Recreational Activities sector in Finland exhibited some fluctuation. Initially, there was a declining trend from 2013 to 2015, with year-on-year variations of -1.35% and -2.28%, stabilizing at 21.4 thousand units from 2014 to 2016. A minor uptick occurred in 2017 with a 1.4% increase. The employment numbers remained largely stable until 2018. A significant surge happened in 2019, increasing by 2.74%, followed by a sharp decline of -5.33% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The dip was short-lived, as the sector rebounded in 2021 with a 2.35% rise. In 2022, a notable 8.72% increase brought the number to 23.7 thousand units, where it remained steady in 2023.
In 2023, the count stood at 23.7 thousand units. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 1.59%. For the future, the number of employees is expected to remain constant at 23.7 thousand units from 2024 to 2028, indicating no change in the forecasted five-year period.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of technological advancements and automation on employment levels. Additionally, shifts in consumer preferences towards digital and outdoor recreational activities, influenced by sustainability trends and the ongoing recovery from the pandemic, may affect employment in this sector.
