Global General Government Expenditure on Recreation, Culture and Religion by Country

The global expenditure on recreation, culture, and religion varies significantly among countries. In 2023, Iceland leads with the highest percentage of GDP devoted to this sector, followed by Estonia and Slovenia. Notable increases in spending were seen in Lithuania, Japan, and Iceland. Conversely, Ireland, Israel, and Latvia experienced the most significant declines. Over the last five years, fluctuations have been prominent, suggesting influences from economic changes and national priorities.

Future trends to watch include potential increases in spending in countries recovering from economic downturns. Furthermore, evolving cultural policies and religious dynamics may shift expenditure priorities globally.

Top countries in General Government Expenditure on Recreation, Culture and Religion by Country

# 10 Countries Percent of GDP Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 Iceland 3.35 2023 +7.49% +1.27% View data
2 2 Estonia 2.01 2023 +7% +0.51% View data
3 3 Slovenia 1.52 2023 +0.26% +1.52% View data
4 4 Denmark 1.42 2023 +1.32% -2.68% View data
5 5 Finland 1.39 2023 -0.021% -1.69% View data
6 6 Czechia 1.38 2023
7 7 Latvia 1.36 2023 +1.7% -3.7% View data
8 8 Israel 1.29 2023 -0.12% -4.23% View data
9 9 Sweden 1.28 2023 +0.78% +0.34% View data
10 10 Lithuania 1.23 2023 +0.94% +2.32% View data

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