The leisure employment in Spain has shown significant growth from 2013 to 2019, peaking at 222.1 thousand employees. A notable dip occurred in 2020 due to the pandemic, but the sector rebounded in subsequent years with a strong recovery evident in 2022.
In 2023, the employment stood at 236.77 thousand, showing a normalizing growth trend and projecting continued growth with future forecasted data suggesting a steady increase year-on-year up to 2028. Over the last two years (2022-2023), the year-on-year variation stands at 2.24%, while the CAGR for the last five years is calculated at 2.54%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in leisure services.
- Impact of health and safety regulations post-COVID-19.
- Growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly leisure activities.
Continued monitoring of these factors will provide insights into the evolving landscape of employment in Spain’s leisure sector.
