Global Central Government Expenditures on Recreation, Culture and Religion Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP)

In 2023, Italy led global central government expenditures on recreation, culture, and religion with a spend of 14.6 million USD PPP, followed by France and the UK. The fastest growth occurred in Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary with over 3% annual increases, while Greece and Colombia experienced marginal declines. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was modest across most countries, reflecting steady but varied investment in these sectors.

Future trends to watch include potential increases in cultural spending as countries recognize the sector's economic and social value, alongside shifts driven by cultural tourism and digital transformation initiatives.

Top countries in Central Government Expenditures on Recreation, Culture and Religion Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP)

# 10 Countries Percent Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Italy 14.6 2023 +2.92% +3.45% View data
2 2 France 11.8 2023 +1.23% +1.4% View data
3 3 United Kingdom 11.09 2023 +0.26% +0.33% View data
4 4 Hungary 8.46 2023 +4.05% +3.75% View data
5 5 United States 5.17 2023 +0.92% +1.17% View data
6 6 Poland 4.68 2023 +3.21% +6.36% View data
7 7 Germany 4.67 2023 +2.97% +2.24% View data
8 8 Netherlands 3.73 2023 +1.85% +2.14% View data
9 9 Israel 3.65 2023 +2.99% +3.55% View data
10 10 Spain 3.18 2023 -0.02% +0.66% View data

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