The number of self-employed people in the recreational activities sector in Finland was 2.8 thousand units in 2023, seeing a slight decline projected for the upcoming years. Specifically, the forecasted data indicate marginal decreases annually: 2.7 thousand units in 2024, down by about 3.6% from 2023; 2.6 thousand units in 2025, a 3.7% drop from 2024; remaining stable at 2.6 in 2026; and further slight decreases to 2.5 thousand units in 2027 and 2028, each representing around a 3.8% reduction from the previous years. Overall, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 predicts an average annual decrease of 2.6% in the number of self-employed individuals.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of technological advancements, shifts in consumer leisure habits, and broader economic conditions that may influence entrepreneurship within the recreational sector. Monitoring these elements could provide insights into deeper underlying factors driving the observed trends.
