The United Kingdom leads in the number of employees in sports, amusement, and recreation activities, totaling 20.05 thousand persons in 2024. France and Germany follow, with 15.14 and 14.15 thousand respectively. Notably, Spain and South Korea also boast significant figures, with year-on-year increases of 2.01% for Spain and 0.84% for South Korea in 2023. Italy, Poland, and smaller countries like Greece, Finland, and Luxembourg are showing robust growth, with Greece and Luxembourg experiencing the most substantial percentage increases of 3.34% and 2.83% respectively. Ireland's workforce declined slightly by 0.2%.
Future trends to observe include potential growth in countries with smaller employment bases but experiencing significant growth rates, such as Greece, Iceland, and Luxembourg. Additionally, shifts in tourism patterns and digitalization innovations could reshape employment dynamics in this sector. Monitoring these trends will provide insights into workforce changes and new opportunities within sports and recreation activities at a global scale.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Sports Activities, Amusement and Recreation Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 20.05 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.14 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 14.15 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.69% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 12.77 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 10.27 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.62 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.65 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 3.47 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.37 | 2023 | 0% | +0.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.75 | 2023 | +1.4% | +1.32% | View data |
