The United States dominates the global recreational activities employment sector with 75.25 thousand employees, despite a slight decrease of 1.4% in 2023. Poland, Italy, and Canada follow with minor growth in Poland at 1.56%, and slight declines in Canada. Notably, Spain experienced a 4.78% decrease. Positive trends are observed in smaller countries like Belgium and Luxembourg, with increases of 1.3% and 4.36%, respectively. Other regions like Latvia and Lithuania saw noticeable declines, particularly Latvia experiencing a 4.9% drop.
Future trends may include potential recovery owing to increased demand for leisure and recreational activities as global economic conditions stabilize. Particularly, innovation and investment in recreational technology may drive employment growth, benefitting smaller European nations which show potential for resilience and expansion in this sector.
Top countries in Employees in Recreational Activities Sector Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 75.25 | 2023 | -5.91% | -1.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 4.18 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 3.45 | 2023 | +3.33% | +0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 3.28 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2.95 | 2023 | -5.61% | -4.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 1.38 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 1.18 | 2023 | -0.74% | -0.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1.17 | 2023 | 0% | -0.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1.06 | 2023 | 0% | -1.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 0.99 | 2023 | +9.17% | +1.45% | View data |
