The European sports, amusement, and recreation activities sector saw varied performances by country in 2023. Germany held the largest output with 35.74 billion Euros, showing a robust year-on-year growth of 2.94%. Finland and Austria also demonstrated positive trends with growth rates of 2.66% and 0.41%, respectively. Notable growth was observed in Portugal at 5.57% and Estonia at 7.2%. Contrarily, Ireland, Slovakia, and Croatia experienced declines, reflecting a -0.043%, -2.94%, and -1.61% year-on-year variation respectively. Luxembourg, Latvia, Cyprus, and Malta all indicated moderate growth rates.
Future trends to watch in the European sports, amusement, and recreation activities sector include digital transformation, enhanced consumer demand for entertainment experiences, and macroeconomic influences. Investments in digital platforms and virtual offerings could further drive growth, while economic stability and consumer confidence will be critical in shaping sustained development across countries.
Top countries in Sports Activities, Amusement and Recreation Activities Output by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 35,740 | 2023 | +8.19% | +2.94% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 3,460 | 2023 | +1.83% | +2.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 2,770 | 2023 | -5.44% | +0.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 2,560 | 2023 | +12.52% | +5.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 1,480 | 2023 | +4.77% | -0.043% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 658.03 | 2023 | +4.44% | -1.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 563.73 | 2023 | +6.24% | +7.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 475.83 | 2023 | -1.07% | -2.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 403.79 | 2023 | +2.91% | +3.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 271.59 | 2023 | +8.95% | +2% | View data |
